Big Basin Vineyards-Mandala-Syrah-Boulder Creek-California-2005-14.6% Alcohol-$42.99-A bold nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color.  A full bodied and big Syrah, with blueberry jam, black cherry, some herbs, finishes with a long spicy finish.    A  smooth and enjoyable Syrah, drinking in it’s prime now but still has some years left.          RP-92          WS-87          CR-91          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Domaine Henri Perrusset-Farges Les Macon-Kermit Lynch-Chardonnay-Vieilles Vignes-France-2008-13% Alcohol-$18.99-A nose of citrus and spice, golden in color.  A medium to full bodied Chard, with creamy pear, peach, citrus and good acidity, lemon zest finish.          NR          CR-89          Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.