Linne Calodo-Slacker-Syrah-Grenache-Mourvedre-Paso Robles-California-2007-$42.50-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark black in color.    A full bodied smooth and delicious blend, cassis, black cherry,  earth and spice, long finish.                  NR                 CR-4.5                 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

R Wines-First Class-Shiraz-Australia-2005-$24.99-A nose of dark fruit and smoke, dark purple in color.  A full bodied not over the top Shiraz, black cherry, blueberry,  some toast and smoke, good but not great.               RP-94             CR-4-4.5               Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.