Linne Calodo Cellars-Cherry Red-Zinfandel-Mourvedre-Syrah-Paso Robles-California-2011-15.5% Alcohol-$67.00-A bold nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A full bodied red blend, with black cherry, blueberry, smoky, with licorice and spices on long finish. Still needs a short decant, drink now. RP-92 CR-92 Good with turkey, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Les Vignerons de Tautavel Vingrau-Les Cirque-Rouge-Grenache-Carignan-Syrah-Cotes Catalanes-France-2014-14.5% Alcohol-$14.99-A nose of cherry and spices, medium garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Rhone blend, with black cherry, cassis, smoke and spice on finish, a very easy drinking red, very good QPR. RP-90 WS-83 CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.