Robert Biale Vineyards-Royal Punishers-Petite Sirah-Rutherford-Napa Valley-2013-14.9% Alcohol-$35.93-A big nose of dark fruit and spices, dark black purple in color. A full bodied red, with blackberry, blueberry, licorice and spices on long finish.  Still has some years left but now in a great drinking zone.          RP-95          WS-92          WE-93          CR-92         Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Gordon Estate-Syrah-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2015-13.6% Alcohol-$16.92-A nose of dark fruits and spice, purple in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with blueberry, raspberry, licorice and some spice on finish, a good QPR.          WS-87          CR-89          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.