Truett Hurst-Inconspiccuous-Zinfandel-Lodi-California-2013-15.1% Alcohol-$17.99-A nose of black cherry and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Zin, with black cherry, raspberry, licorice and Asian spices, good mouth feel, was very good. Cool Label. NR CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Cav. G.B. Bertani SRL-Valpolicella Ripasso-Grezzana-Italy-2011-13.5% Alcohol-$19.99-A nose of cherry and spice, medium garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with cherry, currants, red licorice and spice on finish, easy drinking. RP-88 WS-83 CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.