Carlisle Winery-Syrah-Sierra Mar Vineyards-Santa Lucia Highlands-California-2016-15.3% Alcohol-$38.25-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A full bodied red, with black cherry, smokey pepper and spice on long finish, still young, decant. RP-94+ WS-93 CR-92 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
The Walls Vineyards-The Ramparts-Grenache-Mourvedre-Syrah-Counoise-Viognier-Red Mountain-Walla Wall-Washington State-2016-15.4% Alcohol-$16.92-A bold nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Rhone Blend, with black cherry, blackberry, licorice and spices on long finish. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.