A dark black color with a leather and spice nose. Flavors of pepper and berries. An aggressive Italian style syrah.
Red Wine
Year: 2004
Name: Cortona Syrah
Grape: Syrah
Region: Italy
Maker: Tenimenti Luigi D’Alessandro
Price: $20 to $25
Alcohol: 13.5%
A translucent red with the nose of caramel, berries and leather. Flavors of toast, caramel and herbs with a buttery soft smooth finish.
Red Wine
Year: 2006
Name: Nuthouse Pinot Noir
Grape: Pinot Noir
Region: Willamette Valley, Oregon, U.S.A.
Maker: Argyle
Price: $59
Alcohol: 14.5%
Dark ruby color with a floral and cherry fruit nose. Flavors of cinnamon, clove and berries. Very well balanced and refined with a long, dry finish.
Red Wine
Year: 2006
Name: Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Grape: Red Blend: Grenache, Syrah, Mouvedre, Cinsault
Region: France
Maker: Clos de L’Oratoire des Papes
Price: $45 to $50
Alcohol: 14.5%