Macchia Wines-Mischievous-Zinfandel-Old Vine-Lodi-California-2010-15.9% Alcohol-$15.70-A nose of jammy dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color.   A Full bodied full throttle Zin, with blackberry, black cherry, vanilla spice on long finish.  The alcohol is mostly held in check, in a great drinking zone.          NR          CR-91          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

PZ1896-Macarico-Aglianico-Alto Vulture-Basilcata-Italy-2006-14.0% Alcohol-$14.99-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark garnet in color.   A medium to full bodied red, with blueberry, black cherry, licorice and spices on finish, different and enjoyable.          Drinking well after a short decant.          RP-92          CR-90          One Cork Bonus.