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 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Portal del Montsant-Santbru-Carinyenes Velles-Carinena-Garnacha-Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon-Spain-2009-14.5% Alcohol-$19.99-A nose of roasted meats and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied red blend, with blackberry, blueberry, herbs and minerals and spice on long finish, an interesting wine, decant. WS-92 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.