Carlisle Winery-Syrah-Papa’s Block-Russian River Valley-California-2011-14.5% Alcohol-$40.07-A nose of black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color.   A full bodied red, with black cherry and smoky peppery flavors, spiced finish, better than last time tried a year ago.   Drink or hold.          RP-92-94          CR-92          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

B. Dumas-Chateau Dumas Cenot-Bordeaux Superieur-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon-France-2014-12.0% Alcohol-$15.99-A dull nose of some fruit and spice, garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend,  with some black cherry, herbs, no character.          NR          CR-81          Good down drain or for cooking.