Four bottles of red wine, including Baker Lane Estate Vineyard, 2011; Bartholomew Park Winery Syrah, 2008, Castello di Gabbiano Bellezza Gran Selezione, 2011, and Rodney Strong 2013 Merlot.

Baker Lane Estate Vineyard, 2011 - Rated 91 Points by Wine & Spirits Magazine

This cool-vintage coastal syrah smells fantastic, combining the zestiness of green peppercorn, the brightness of rose petals and a deeper umami note that suggests dried shiitake. It’s lithe and spicy, just the thing for grilled merguez sausage. 

Bartholomew Park Winery Syrah, 2006 - Rated 89 Points by Wine Critics

The 2006 Bartholomew Park Syrah spreads black cherry and blueberry across the palate with a meaty enticing mouthfeel.   Prominent but extremely smooth tannins lead to a long finish.

Castello di Gabbiano Bellezza Gran Selezione, 2011 - Rated 89 Points by Winemag.com

Aromas of ripe berry, grilled herb, leather and game lead the nose. The palate offers spiced plum, dried black cherry, mint, espresso, toast and vanilla alongside round tannins.

Rodney Strong 2013 Merlot - Rated 84 Points by Winemag.com

Smoke and oak lounge around heartier notions of black pepper and leather in this soft, approachable wine with vague accents of cedar and herb. Lengthy on the palate, its awash in firm tannin and blackberry-vanilla.