Solaria 123-Brunello Di Montalcino-Sangiovese-Siena-Italy-2001-$45.99-Initial nose of sweet cherries, needed a three hour decant, 2nd hour very funky earthy odor, third hour sweet fruits and tobacco, ruby in color.   A food friendly, medium bodied wine, cherries, chocolate, smooth earthy interesting red.               RP-91              CR-4-4.5                Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Bruno A. D’Alfonso-Badge-Sta. Rita Hills-Pinot Noir-California-2006-$29.99-A nose of currants and earth, medium ruby in color.  Dried currants, earthy, some spice, a medium bodied Pinot, a bit disjointed good not great.                WS-86               CR-4                   Good with seafood, chicken, salads.