Walter Hansel Winery-Pinot Noir-Hansel Family Vineyard-Russian River Valley-California-2008-14.2% Alcohol-$29.88-A nose of cherry and spice, medium garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Pinot, with black cherry, berries, herbs and earth, with a gritty spice finish. Expected more. RP-90-92 CR-87 Good with seafood, cheese, salads.
Bodega No D-70600-Padrillos-Ernesto Catena-Malbec-Mendoza-Argentina-2012-13.5% Alcohol-$12.99-A nose of some dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A medium bodied Malbec, with black cherry, plum, some mocha and toast, an easy drinker. NR CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.