Robert Biale Vineyards-Bravo Aldo-Zinfandel-NapaValley-California-2009-15.2% Alcohol-$168.75-(Magnum)-A nose of some black cherry and spice, garnet in color.  A medium bodied and elegant Zin, with black cherry, raspberry, cinnamon and spice on finish.  Most likely a bit past peak even with bottle being a magnum, drink now.   Nice etched collectable bottle of winery founder.          NR          CR-91          Good with meats, chicken, pasta.          One Cork Bonus.

Alberto Giannotti-Diadema-Sangiovese-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Syrah-Super Tuscan-Toscano-Tipica-Italy-2007-13.55 Alcohol-$56.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color.  A full blooded Super Tuscan, with blackberries, black cherry, licorice, and some spice on finish, past it’s peak, drink now.  The bottle is encrusted with Swarovski crystals.              WS-95              CR-88              Good with meats, chicken, pasta.