Pax Wine Cellars-Cuvee Reltie-Syrah-North Coast-California-2005-14.4% Alcohol-$41.25-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color.  A full bodied red with blackberry, blueberry, chocolate and spices on long finish, very good, still needs a short decant.          NR          CR-91          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Bogle Vineyards-Phantom-Petite Sirah-Zinfandel-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mourvedre-Clarksburg-California-2011-14.9% Alcohol-$15.99-A rustic nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied kitchen sink blend, with blackberry, black cherry, licorice and spice, a bit rough finish.          WE-90          CR-87          Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.