Cayuse-Syrah-Viognier-Cailloux Vineyard-Walla Walla Valley-Washington State-2008-Had at a X-Mas lunch, a nose of dark fruits and spice, dark black purple in color. A full bodied and dry single vineyard Syrah, with blackberry, black cherry, licorice and a long layered spicy finish. Still very young, needs a long decant. RP-97 WS-96 (2012 Top 100 #22) WE-97 CR-93 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Finca Flichman-Paisaje de Tupungato-Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec-Merlot-Mendoza-Argentina-2009-14.5% Alcohol-$12.99-A nose of some funk and fruit, dark purple in color. A dry full bodied Bordeaux blend with current, plum, licorice and spice on finish. Needs a decant to blow off funk. RP-86 CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.