Daou Vineyards-Pessimist-Syrah- Zinfandel-Petite Sirah-Tannat-Grenache- Paso Robles-California-2013-15.2% Alcohol-$27.99-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied kitchen sink red blend, with blackberry, cassis, chocolate and spice on finish, some heat. NR- CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Azienda Agricola Isola Augusta-Verduzzo Friulano-Udine-Italy-2014-11.5% Alcohol-$18.88-A nose of some sweet fuirt and spice, medium gold in color. A light to medium bodied desert wine, with honey, vanilla, almond and some spice on uneven finish. Nothing special. NR CR-84 Good with deserts, ice cream.