Tensley Wine Inc.-Syrah-Vineyard-Santa Barbara County-California-2020-14.5% Alcohol-$31.00-A nose of blooding dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, blueberry, licorice and spice on finish, a great QPR, decant.          RP-94          WS-92          CR-91          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Joseph Castan-Chateau Croix D’Aumedes-Cuvee Reserve-Carignan-Syrah-Grenache-Corbieres-France-2018-14.5% Alcohol-$16.96-A muted nose, garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied Rhone blend, with black cherry, licorice and some spice on disjointed finish.          NR          CR-85          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.