Borgo Scopeto, Tenuta Caparzo, 2001

100% Sangiovese, deep ruby red, intense bouquet, dry, well structured and long finish.

Please refer to Chianti Classico. Brief.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Justin, 2006

Dark, aromatic, kind of spicy with soft tannins. Very nice Cabernet S. from California.

Kumeu River Village, Pinot Noir, 2004

Fruity, crisp and inexpensive Pinot Noir from New Zealand. The vintage is 100% handharvested and then crushed.

Cabernet-Shiraz Bin 389, Penfolds, 2005

Very strong, aromatic and complex blend from Cabernet S. and Shiraz. Plush tannins. Dense and dark red. Worth the try.

Moet et Chandon, Dom Perignon, 1998

Satiny texture, light, smoky and crisp. Made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Grand Cru vineyards. Very expensive.

Saint-Esprit Cotes du Rhone, Delas, 2005

Shiraz and Grenache. Tannins are fairly heavy. Very nice flavor. Super inexpensive.

Les Forots Cotes du Rhone, Jean-Luc Colombo, 2004.

Very aromatic wine, 100% Shiraz from Northern Rhone. Nice wine, uncomplicated and inexpensive.

From my Log. 6

1.- Chateau Les Troix Croix. Fronsac, 1998. Very nice blended wine from Fronsac. Strong and tannic. Well structured.

2.- Marsannay, Louis Latour, 2000. Pinot Noir. Nice!

3.- Marsannay Les Vaudenelles, Bruno Clair, 2000. Pinot Noir.

4.- Chateau d'Armailhac, Pauillac, 2000. Very strong blended wine from Bordeaux. Could last for many years if well cellared.

Barbaresco Pio Cesare Il Bricco. 2003.

This Barbaresco is produced from a single vineyard and selected Nebbiolo in top-quality vintages. Deep ruby red color, sweet tannins and lush finish. Expensive.

Dolcetto D'Alba, La Zolla, 2005.

Very nice Dolcetto. Strong tannins. Outstanding flavor, dry and medium-bodied.