Chateau Faugeres-Saint-Emilion-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon-Grand Cru-La Reserve-France-2006-14.5% Alcohol-$26.98-A nose of bold dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend, with blackberry, blueberry, licorice and spices on finish. In a great drinking zone, wish I had more. RP-89 WS-91 CR-91 Great with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Fattoria Di Piazzano-Blend 2-Sangiovese-Colorino-Malvasia Nera-Toscana-Italy-2012-13.5% Alcohol-$19.99-A muted nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Tuscan blend, with black cherry, plum, vanilla and baking spice on finish. A food wine, decant. NR CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.