Altamura Vineyards & Winery-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-California-1996-$42.00-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark brick garnet in color. A full bodied aged Cab, with blackberry, black currants, some cherry, tobacco, not as bold as bottle I tried last year, but still good. WS-88 CR-90 Good with steak, chicken, pasta.
Oriel Wines-Sygnet-Shiraz-McLaren Vale-Limited Series-Australia-2004-$29.98-A nose of some funk and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied Shiraz, not much fruit, mulberry, spice, past it’s prime, heat was still there. Very disappointing for a wine John Duval made, not up to the high ratings. WS-91 WE-93 CR-84 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.