Clarendon Hills Vineyard-Syrah-Brookman Road-McLaren Vale-Australia-2006-14.5% Alcohol-$49.99-A bold nose of dark fruits and spices, dark black purple in color. A full bodied and powerful Syrah, with blackberry, blueberry pie, silky, licorice and spices on long finish. A great example of how good Ausi Syrah is when done right, still young, decant. RP-95 WS-95 CR-94 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. Two Corks Bonus.
Barrieres Freres-Le Grand Maitre-Bordeaux-France-2007-12.5% Alcohol-$11.67-No fruit on nose, medium ruby in color. A medium bodied flavorless red, cooking wine at best. NR CR-79 Good down the drain.