Olson Ogden Wines-Syrah-Alder Springs Vineyard-Mendocino-California-2009-14.1% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied single vineyard red, with black cherry, berry, dust and spice, a bit disjointed. WS-83 WE-91 CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Sassettilorenzo-Maremma Toscana-Sangiovese-Ciliegiolo-Istriciaia-La Querciolina-Italy-2007-13.5% Alcohol-$15.55-A nose of dark fruits and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red blend, with black cherry, berries, licorice and spice on finish, decant. WS-90 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.