Linne Calodo Cellars-Slacker-Syrah-Grenache-Mourvedre-Paso Robles-California-2007-$42.99-A nose of black cherry and spice, dark ruby in color.  A smooth full bodied Rhone style blend, black cherry, earthy, spice, with a long finish.  Linne Calodo is making some of the most complex and delicious blends in California.                  NR                CR-4.5                 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Vina Casa Tamaya-del Limari-Carmenere-Reserva-Limari Valley-Chile-2008-$11.98-A nose of plum and roasted meat, dark black in color.  A full bodied decent red, plum, tobacco, cherry, good value for the price.                    NR                   CR-4                    Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.