Ravenswood Winery-Zinfandel-Teldeschi Vineyard-Dry Creek Valley-California-2009-14.8%- Alcohol-$23.51-A nose of dark cherry, dark purple in the core of the glass, lightening to a bit of a garnet red on the edges. This single vineyard Zin is medium to full bodied, with a long finish. The alcohol comes through, but not too hot. The wine is robust and full-flavored, with a touch of dark fruit, but more obviously, a smoky, meaty element. WS-86 WE-90 CR-88 Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.
Puerto Ancona-Tikal-Patriota-Bonarda-Malbec-Mendoza-Argentina-2009-14.0% Alcohol-$15.98-A nose of dark meaty fruit and spice, dark black purple in color. A full bodied blend, with blackberry, blueberry compote, dense spice and vanilla finish. Good but liked the 2008 more. RP-92 WS-89 WE-89 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.