Robert Biale Vineyards-Syrah-Kiger Family Vineyard-Sonoma Valley-2008-14.9% Alcohol-$55.80-A bold nose of dark fruits and spice, dark black purple in color.  A big full bodied single vineyard Syrah, with blackberry, currants, dark chocolate and layers of favors, long finish.          WS-90          CR-92           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Carol Shelton Wines-Wild Thing-Old Vine Zinfandel-Mendocino County-California-2009-14.5% Alcohol-$15.67-A nose of cherry and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium bodied Zin, with cherry, raspberry, more creamy than jammy, some licorice and spice on finish. A bit different and interesting Zin, a good value.          WS-90          CR-88          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.