Lava Vine Vineyards-Zinfandel-The Poor Ranch-Mendocino-California-2013-14.5% Alcohol-$28.50-A nose of dark cherries and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to A full bodied Zin, with black cherry, berry jam, brown sugar with spice on finish, a very good and rich Zin. NR CR-90 Good with ribs, 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.