Linne Calodo Cellars-Nemesis-Syrah-Mourvedre-Grenache-Paso Robles-California-2012-15.5% Alcohol-$68.00-A nose of dark fruit and minerals, dark black purple in color. A full bodied and bold red blend, with black berries, black raspberries, spice and minerals on finish. Needs a short decant, drink now, was better in some recent vintages. RP-95 WS-90 CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Las Palmeras Vineyards-Cabernet Sauvignon-Monterey County-California-2013-13.5% Alcohol-$11.99-A nose of bright fruit and some spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, licorice and spice on finish, a good QPR. WE-86 CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.