Podere Sapaio S.A.S.-Volpolo-Cabernet Sauvignon- Merlot-Petit Verdot-Bolgheri-Italy-2011-14.5% Alcohol-$24.98-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend, with black cherry, currants, licorice and spices on long finish, was very good. RP-91 WS-93 WE-89 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus.
Stark-Conde Wines-Cabernet Sauvignon-Stellenbosch-South Africia-2011-14.5% Alcohol-$17.77-A nose of dark fruit and spices, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied red, with blackberry, plum, tobacco and spices on finish, has improved with age. RP-86 WS-92 CR-89 Good with steak, chicken, pasta.