Caiarossa-Merlot-Sangiovese-Cabernet Sauvignon-Cabernet Franc-Syrah-Mourvedre-Petit Verdot-Grenache-Toscana-Italy-2004-$28.00-A nose of dark fruit and spices, dark amber in color. A full bodied kitchen sink Super Tuscan blend with blackberry, blueberry, tar, licorice, a solid drinking wine, needs a long few hour decant, still has some years left if stored properly. WS-92 WE-92 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Charles Smith Wines-Chateau Smith-Cabernet Sauvignon-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2008-$17.99-A nose of dark fruits and earth, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Cab, with black cherries, plums, licorice and spice, a bit rough but not bad. NR CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.