Joseph Swan Vineyards-Zinfandel-Mancini Ranch-Russian River Valley-California-2011-13.3% Alcohol-$34.99-A nose of black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied single vineyard Zin, with black cherry, plum, licorice and white pepper on finish.  Better values out there in this price range.          WE-91          CR-87          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

AZ. AGR. Collelceto-Brunello di Montalcino-Sangiovese-Italy-2009-14.0% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of cherry and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, toast and vanilla on finish, easy drinking.          RP-90           WE-87          CR-89          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.