Carlisle Winery-Syrah-Papa’s Block-Sonoma County-Russian River Valley-California-2016-15.0% Alcohol-$38.00-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark black ink in color.  A full bodied red, with blackberry, blueberry, spiced flavors on long finish, was very good, short decant.          RP-94          WS-93          WE-90          CR-93           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Conn Valley Vineyards-Anderson’s-Reserve-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-2006-15.1% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of dark fruit and spices, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red with  black cherry, blackberry, licorice and spices on long finish, drink wine, still very good.         NR            CR-93            Good with streak, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.