Linne Calodo Cellars-Sticks And Stones-Grenache-Mourvedre-Syrah-Paso Robles-California-2007-$48.00-A nose of spicy dark fruits and spices, dark black purple in color.  A full bodied and robust Rhone blend, with black cherry, raspberry, plum and jammy licorice and spice, long finish.  I am a big fan of all Linne Calodo’s wines.                  RP-94              WS-91               CR-93             Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.

Caldwell Vineyard-Petit Verdot-Varietal Collection-Clone 400-Napa Valley-California-2007-$60.00-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color.  A full bodied red with  black cherry, blueberry , cinnamon and chocolate, good finish, an interesting wine.     Caldwell Vineyard is a must visit if in Napa.                      NR                  CR-90                 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.