Jean-Pierre Boisson-Chateauneuf Du Pape-Elisabeth Chambellan-Grenache-Mourvedre-Syrah-Vieilles Vignes-France-2009-14.5% Alcohol-$22.99-A juicy nose of currants, medium ruby in color. A medium bodied CDP, delicate, smooth, red currants, minerals, light pepper, vanilla, very good. Gets better after an hour or so decant. RP-90 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Castello D’Albola-Chianti Classico-Sangiovese-Italy-12.5% Alcohol-$13.99-A nose of cherry and some spice, amber in color. A medium bodied Chianti, with currants, cherry, floral and spice, found it disjointed so used for cooking. WS-90 CR-84 Good for cooking.