Bodegas Olivares S.L.-Altos De La Hoya-Monastrell-Garnacha-Old Vines-Jumilla-Spain-2015-14.0% Alcohol-$11.96-A nose of some muted dark fruit and some spice, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied red, with black cherry, plum, licorice and spice in finish, a bit uneven. RP-90 CR-86 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Azienda Agricola Andreola Di Stefano Pola-Andreola-Millesimato-Giera-Valdobbiadene-Italy-2016-11.0% Alcohol-$22.50-A nose of apple and pear, light straw in color. A might to medium bodied sparkling white, with apple, pear, some lemon and acidity on finish, refreshing. NR CR-87 Good with seafood, cheese, salads.