2012 Tasàri ($9)
55% Nero d’Avola, 45% Merlot
A powerhouse Sicilian blend, with lots of plum, blackberry, licorice and road tar. Not subtle, just a lot of flavor.
2008 Manzano Cortona ($14)
Syrah
A dry and dusty Tuscan Syrah with more herbal notes than smoke and spice. Was $18 Now $14