Vinicola Miolo Ltda-Miolo Family Vineyards-Pinot Noir-Brazil-2008-$10.99-A light nose of earth and cherry, medium amber in color for a Pinot. A light to medium bodied Pinot, smooth, licorice, a little spice. For a $11 it is a good mid week wine that is very drinkable, surprised me since I had never tried a wine from Brazil, and most Pinot Noir at this price level are terrible. NR CR-3.5-4 Good with seafood, salads, cheese.
Tenuta Poggio al Tesoro-Mediterra-Toscana-Italy-2006-$17.98-A elegant nose of berry and chocolate, dark amber in color. A smooth easy drinking red, dark fruit, earth, a juicy wine that was flat out enjoyable. WS-92 RP-90 CR-4.5 Good with veal, chicken, pasta.