Ardente Espressione-Cabernet Sauvignon-Grande Reserva-Estate Bottled-Atlas Peak-Napa Valley-California-2004-$29.98-A nose of muted dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Reserve Cab with cherry, currants and plum, some spice, a bit disjointed, better deals out there. WE-92 CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Rocca Di Frassinello-Le Sughere di Frassinello-Maremma Toscana-Sangiovese-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Italy-2008-$15.98-A nose of sweet fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A smooth full bodied Super Tuscan with cherry, tobacco, and layers of spice, a very good blend. RP-93 WS-91 WE-91 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.