Big Basin Vineyards-Fairview Ranch-Syrah-Santa Lucia Highlands-California-2006-$34.34-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark black in color. A full bodied, smooth, rich wine. Blackberry, cassis, licorice and pepper, with a good finish. RP-90-92 WS-89 CR-90 Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.
Mettler Family Vineyards-Estate Grown-Cabernet Sauvignon-Lodi-California-2007-$15.99-A nose of dark fruit, dark amber in color. A medium to full bodied Cab, blackberry, currants, with some spice and coffee, just was missing something to pull it all together. WE-87 CR-84 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.