Rudd-Crossroads-Cabernet Sauvignon-Petit Verdot-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Oakville-Napa Valley-2006-14.5% Alcohol-$35.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A full bodied Cab, with blueberry, cassis, chocolate and tar, good spice on finish. Needs a short decant, Rudd’s second label wine. NR CR-91 Good with steak, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Soc. Agr. Montalbera S.R.L.-Ruche-Laccento-Italy-2012-14.05 Alcohol-$19.98-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, blueberry, flowers and spices on finish. NR CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.