Robert N. Lindquist-Qupe-Syrah-Bien Nacido Hillside Estate-Santa Maria Valley-California-2006-14.0% Alcohol-$28.99-A nose of dark fruits and pepper, dark purple in color.   A full bodied and thick Syrah, with blackberry, black raspberry and cassis flavors, pepper and spice, was better than last time tried.  Decant long enough, give it a few hours.              RP-89            WE-87             CR-89             Good with steak, ribs, chicken.

LCE-Puydeval-Vin De Pays D’OC-Cabernet Franc-Syrah-Merlot-Languedoc-France-2009-14.0% Alcohol-$9.88-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color.   A medium bodied red blend, with blackberry, black cherry, earthy spice on finish, a good value.         RP-89          WS-86          CR-88           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.