Linne Calodo Cellars-Nemesis-Syrah-Grenache-Mourvedre-Cinsault-Paso Robles-California-2014-15.7% Alcohol-$84.00-A really funky nose of gasoline, dark black purple in color. A full bodied and bold red blend, with black berries, black raspberries, spice and minerals, tastes nothing like it smells thankfully. Needs a decant to get rid of some of that funk. RP-94 CR-92 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Crux Winery-GSM-Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre-Russian River Valley-Sonoma County-California-2016-14.3 Alcohol-$19.17-A bold nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, plum, licorice and spice on finish. WE-90 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.