Linne Calodo Cellars-Screwball-Syrah-Mourvedre-Paso Robles-California-2007-15.4% Alcohol-$58.00-A bold nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color.  A full bodied red blend with blackberries, black cherry, bacon and minerals with a long spice finish.  A very complex and delicious wine, best if decanted.                RP-92              WS-90               CR-93               Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Azienda Agroforestale-Fontezoppa-Serrapetrona-Falcotto-Vernaccia Nera-Italy-2008-13.5% Alcohol-$23.00-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A full bodied dry Italian red, with raspberry, dark cherry, plum with some spice and vanilla tones, a good food friendly red.            NR            CR-87          Good with meats, pizza, pasta.