Michael & David Phillips-Sixth Sense-Syrah-Lodi-California-2009-$12.99-A huge nose of candied dark fruit, dark black purple in color.   A very big Syrah, with black licorice,  juicy dark berries flavors, candied fruit and spice, just a little overdone .                  RP-86                WS-86              WE-93             CR-88                 Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.

Cramer Ranch Winery-Castlebank-Old Vine Zinfandel-Giulia’s Vineyard-Dry Creek Valley-Sonoma County-California-2008-$12.96-A full nose of sweet juicy dark fruit and spice,  dark purple in color. A smooth, medium to full bodied Zin, with black cherry,  raspberry, spicy finish, a good value.                     NR              CR-89                 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.