Six from USA, Seghesio, Stag's Leap and Ste Michelle

2011 Château Ste Michelle Syrah:
Dark ruby. Rich, fruity, ripe and sweet, loads of dark fruits. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, probably acidified, slightly weird acidity, rounded and rich. 84

2010 Seghesio Family Vineyards Cortina Zinfandel:
Deep ruby. Rich, fruity, lots od dark and red berries, anise nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich, spicy, sweet and ripe, good length. 88

2011 Seghesio Family Estate Rockpile Segeshio:
Ruby. Rich, fruity, scented, dark berries, spicy and coffee nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, intense, ripe and rich, lots of dark berries. Good length, warm finish. 88

2011 Seghesio Family Estate Old Vine Zinfandel:
Deep ruby. Rich, fruity, scented, spicy, coffee and peppery, plums and blackberries. Fresh acidoty, ripe tannins, fruity, sweet, plums and some stone from stone fruits, rich and warm finish. 88

2011 Seghesio Family Vineyards Home Ranch Zinfandel:
Deep ruby. Rich, intense, fruity, massive nose, spicy, peppery and dark berries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intense, ripe, rich, fruity, warm, spices, oak and peppery finish. 89

2010 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis:
Deep ruby. Herbs, dark berries,  bell peppers, fruity, spices, anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, more delicate palate than nose, fresh, fruity, long. 89