Lava Vine Vineyards-Petite Sirah-Napa Velley-California-2012-14.6% Alcohol-$43.50-A nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark black purple in color.  A full bodied red, with blueberry, black cherry, inky, licorice and spices on long finish.  Still young, decant.          NR          CR-89          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Xavier Vins SARL-100%-Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre-Cinsault-Carignan-Marselan-Cotes Du Rhone-France-2012-14.5% Alcohol-$17.50-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied Rhone blend, with black cherry, raspberry, smoke, mineral and spice on finish.  Wanted to give it a higher score but there was something odd in mid palate.          RP-91          CR-88          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.