This week despite copious hardship Mary tried two inexpensive reds. It’s tough work but someone has to do it!
1)2009 Cune Roija Crianza. $12. A nice example of the Tempranillo grape but nothing extraordinary. The fruit was tempered but not elegant!
2)2011 Conti Torraiolo Toscana Sangiovese-Cabernet Sauvignon. $8 in the bargain bin! This Mary liked much more. It had nice dark fruit and the cab gave it good structure…the blend was 85% Sangiovese and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon.
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