Linne Calodo Cellars-Outsider-Zinfandel-Syrah-Mourvedre-Paso Robles-California-2014-15.8% Alcohol-$68.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, garnet in color.   A medium to full bodied Zin blend with black cherry, cassis, licorice and a long finish.  One of the best Outsider’s in years.       RP-95          CR-93           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Baer Winery-Star-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Stillwater Creek Vineyard-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2014-14.6% Alcohol-$19.91-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, black cherry, herbs, spices on long finish, was very good.          WS-91          CR-90          Good with steak, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.