The Magnificent Wine Company-Syrah-Columbia Valley-Walla Walla-Washington State-2007-$19.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied Syrah, with black cherry, blueberries, chewy and thick, complex as many Charles Smith’s wines are. WS-91 WE-89 CR-89 Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.
Linne Calodo Cellars-Rising Tides-Syrah-Grenache-Mourvedre-Paso Robles-California-2007-$52.00-A nose of rich red fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A full bodied and complex Rhone blend, with blackberry, cherries, plums, cassis and licorice, with a long spicy finish. A very good blend, I am a big fan of all Linne Calodo’s wines. RP-93 WS-93 CR-92 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.