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, 2nd time I tried in the this year with similar results.                    NR               CR-3.5-4            Good with seafood, salads, cheese.

Allegrini-Palazzo Della Torre-Veronese-Italy-2006-$15.46-A nose of dark fruit and roasted meat, dark purple in color.   Currants, leather, roasted meat flavors, chocolate, a good food friendly full bodied red.  I have enjoyed this Italian red for the last three verticals and all have been consistent, second time tried this year all consistent.               WS-90                CR-4-4.5                Good with veal, chicken, pasta.