Linne Calodo Cellars-Problem Child-Zinfandel-Syrah-Mourvedre-Paso Robles-California-2014-15.5% Alcohol-$68.00-A nose of dark fruits and spice, garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Zin blend with black cherry, cassis, licorice and a spiced finish, always good every year. RP-93 CR-93 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Bogle Vineyards-Phantom-Petite Sirah-Zinfandel-Cabernet Sauvignon-Mourvedre-Clarksburg-California-2016-14.5% Alcohol-$15.99-A rustic nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied kitchen sink blend, with blackberry, black cherry, licorice and spice, a very good value. NR CR-89 Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.