Pierre Gaillard-Syrah-Shiraz-Crozes-Hermitage-Rhone-France-2012-12.0% Alcohol-$14.00-A nose of some dark fruit and some spice, medium garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Rhone blend with plum, licorice and spice on finish, a good value. RP-90 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Cameron Hughes Wine-Lot 530-Syrah-Grenache-Santa Ynez Valley-Santa Barbara-California-2014-14.4% Alcohol-$11.90-A nose of some dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, raspberry, pepper and spice on finish, nothing special. NR CR-86 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.