Love Syrah wine? Try these three from France. Combined value is $309.

1. Domaine Lionnet Cornas Terre Brulee 2016. Syrah/Shiraz from Cornas, Rhone, France. Estimated retail value is $72. Donated by Bryan Farres.

   Ratings:

   93 points by CellarTracker.

   92 points by Josh Raynolds of Vinous Media, "Brilliant violet. Suave, expansive aromas of fresh blueberry, blackberry, incense and candied flowers. Juicy, seamless and concentrated, offering intense, smoke-tinged dark fruit preserve, violet and olive flavors and suggestions of licorice and spicecake that build on the back half. In a generous, fruit-forward style; sneaky tannins frame the energetic dark fruit on a very long, floral-tinged finish."
   
   

2. Guillaume Gilles Cornas 2019. Syrah from Cornas, Rhone, France. Magnum size bottle (1.5 liters). Valued at $198. Donated by Tony Mahavier.

   Rated 97 points by Decanter for the 2018 vintage. Critic Tasting Note (2014 vintage): "Inky black colour. Layered nose showing ripe dark fruit like plum and blackberry with floral hints, gingerbread spice and tapenade. The palate is dense and concentrated, plenty of stuffing and weight with young but ripe tannin, very good length and density on the finish, fine potential."--Andreas Larsson on Wine-Searcher.com.
   
   

3. 2018 Crozes Hermitage Tiercerolles. A Syrah from Northern Rhone, France. Valued at $39. Donated by Kate MacWilliamson.

   "[W]hat stands out about the 2018 Tiercerolles-a blend of eight lieux-dits-is the savory sensation in the glass, and a freshness in a region where the grapes aren't generally endowed with much acidity. The result is a truly standout Crozes: this noble, versatile, and age-worthy northern Rhône red will serve you well year-round. Try steak au poivre or sautéed wild mushrooms for a perfect pairing."-Kermit Lynch