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. A bit past peak, drink now. RP-92 CR-90 Good with turkey, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Lava Vine Vineyards-Petite Sirah-Suisun Valley-California-2013-14.6% Alcohol-$32.63-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 a big wine, a bit uneven. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.