DATE

VINTAGE

VARIETAL

PRODUCER

APPELLATION

Alc. by Vol

PRICE

03/27/07

2005

Sangiovese

Cosentino

Yountville, CA

14.8%

$14.99

NOTES

Sight - Ruby Nose - Ripe red berries, and a hint of cedar Taste - Wild cherry, raspberry, and India spices combine on the palate before the long finish.   Big spiciness, and nice integration of fruit, acidity, and tannin.   Very nice

RATING

Attack - Intense Evolution - Strong Finish - Long Overall - 9

DATE

VINTAGE

VARIETAL

PRODUCER

APPELLATION

Alc. by Vol

PRICE

12/12/06

2002

Sangiovese

Banfi

Chianti

13%

$17.99

NOTES

Sight - Dense red Nose - Berries and cedar box Taste - cherry, raspberry, and cedar box are balanced against a medium body, solid texture, nice acidity, tannins, and long finish.

RATING

Attack - Intense Evolution - Strong Finish - Long Overall - 9