Ruffino-Modus-Sangiovese-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Toscana-Italy-2009-13.5% Alcohol-$20.98-A nose of dark fruit, some funk and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium to full bodied Super Tuscan, with cherry, plum,  some earth and leather, finishes with some spice.  Still very young, decant.             RP-89            WS-90            CR-89               Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Muscardini Cellars-Zinfandel-Monte Rosso Vineyard-Sonoma Valley-California-2009-15.5% Alcohol-$24.99-A nose of black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color.  A full bodied single vineyard Zin, with blueberry, raspberries, some chocolate and spice, a bit disappointing considering this famous vineyard.           WS-88              WE-86              CR-87              Good with meats, chicken, pasta.