Pax Wine Cellars-Syrah-Viognier-Alder Springs Vineyard-The Terraces-Mendocino County-California-2005-13.9% Alcohol-$50.50-A nose of dark fruit and spices, dark purple in color.  A full bodied red, with blueberry, plum, licorice and spice on finish, was a bit disappointed, decant.          RP-92         WS-85          CR-90          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

VitaLuce Vineyards-Syrah-Reserve-Paso Robles-California-2006-15.2% Alcohol-$12.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color.  A medium to full bodied Syrah, with black cherry, plum, some licorice and spice on finish.  The heat is contained, a very good QPR.           NR          CR-89           Good with meats, chicken, pasta.