Linne Calodo Cellars-Slacker-Syrah-Grenache-Mourvedre-Paso Robles-California-2008-15.3% Alcohol-$44.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark black in color. A full bodied Rhone blend with black cherry, cassis, minerals and a long spice finish, good stuff. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Reserva de la Tierra-Vega Escal-Priorat-Carignan-Grenache-Shiraz-Spain-2006-14.5% Alcohol-$14.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark almost black ruby in color. Blackberry, blueberry, jammy, smooth with chocolate and vanilla on backend. A good value, Parker and WS had it right compared to WE. RP-90 WS-88 WE-82 CR-88 Good with steak, burgers, pasta.