Allegrini Palazzo della Torre 2003

Berry flavors. Don't recall much about it but bought before our trip to venice. not memorable

87 WS Fresh, almost sweet blackberry and vanilla on the nose, following through to a medium-bodied palate, with fine tannins and a cut-wood character. Balanced finish. Corvina, Rondinella and Sangiovese.

88 RP intense herb-infused, black cherry fruit interwoven with notes of white chocolate, mocha, and almonds. Spicy, rich, medium to full-bodied, and dense with no hard edges.

$21.99

Capcanes Mas Donis Barrica 2004

RP 90 winemaker's notes:
"The 2004 Mas Donis Barrica is 85% Garnacha from 80+-year-old vines and 15% Syrah aged for 8 months in French and American oak. Opaque purple, it has a wonderfully expressive nose of spice box, pencil lead, pepper, blueberry, and blackberry liqueur. On the palate the wine is full-bodied with layers of ripe, spicy black fruits, nicely concealed tannins, and a long, pure finish. It is an outstanding value for drinking now and over the next 4-6 years

$10.29

Jaboulet Parallele 45 Rouge 2005

WS 88 Very pure and fresh, with purple and blue fruits leading the way, followed by notes of tar, violet and mineral. Open-knit, but has some grip. Delicious.

$12.49

Yellow Tail Shiraz Reserve 2005 8.0

This was great. Big but not heavy, easy drinking. Nice berry flavors

WS 90 Bright, lively, harmonious and generous. A sleek mouthful of blueberry, currant and plum flavors, neatly packaged with hints of cream and spice as the finish sails on.

$10.79

Fonterutoli Chianti Classico 2002 5.0

Remember this being dry and dusty. Opened up later and with food but no fun on its own.

WS 89 Lots of meat, berry and plum character on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, rich finish. Decadent style that I like. Serious quality for the vintage. No Castello in 2002, so this was upgraded.

$14.99

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2007

Didnt have quite the pizzaz of the 2006

$17.99

La Vieille Ferme Cotes du Ventoux Rouge 2005 7.0

Great easy livin' french red. on the reorder list

WS 87 -Really fresh, with lots of juicy blackberry, bramble and hot stone notes that linger on the medium-weight finish.

$7.99