Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2009 Sangiovese has aromas of raspberry preserves, kirsch, tea and potpourri. Medium to full bodied with a good amount of expressive fruit on the palate, it has a medium level of chewy tannins, crisp acidity and a long finish. Drink it now to 2016+. Importer: Winebow; www.winebow.com

Fresh and juicy, this deftly balanced red delivers rose petal–accented raspberry and mulberry flavors, finishing with an open texture and medium weight. Drink now through 2014. 800 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / McLaren Vale Select to Add

Tannic, crisp and borderline unfriendly when tasted on its own, this is a firmly structured, berry-and-earth-inflected dry red that should be paired with rare steaks or burgers in order for it to shine.——J.C.(5/1/2011)—— 86