Linne Calodo Cellars-Rising Tides-Syrah-Grenache-Mourvedre-Paso Robles-California-2012-15.3% Alcohol-$56.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color.  A full-bodied Rhone blend, with flavors of blueberry, black raspberry, and cassis, finishes with licorice and herbs and spices. In a good drinking zone.  Linne Calodo is a great place to visit if in the Central Coast area.           WS-90          CR-90           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Joseph Swan Vineyards-Zinfandel-Mancini Ranch-Russian River Valley-California-2011-13.3% Alcohol-$34.99-A nose of black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied single vineyard Zin, with black cherry, plum, licorice and white pepper on finish.  Better values out there in this price range.         RP-90          WE-90          CR-87          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.