2 Wines with Spice!

I love wines that are spicy and have a zip to it. Spice can turn an average wine into a very complex wine. I have two great wines to share with you today:

Klinker Brick, Lodi Old Vines, Zinfandel, 2009 ($18): This wine comes from the Lodi region in Northern California; about an hour South of Napa Valley. (http://www.klinkerbrickwinery.com/index.htm). It has smells of baked cherry pie and mixed berry jam, with a hint of smoke and vanilla. It also has a taste of baked cherry pie, with tobacco smoke and spice. This is a very big, bold wine. It is great served alone, or can be paired nicely with steaks, grilled meats, and vegetables.

Marques de Caceres, Rioja, 2008 ($13): This Spanish wine comes from the Northern part of Spain; just North of Madrid. (http://www.marquesdecaceres.com/). It has a sweet bouquet, with smells of blueberry and baked mixed berry pie. It is smooth in your mouth, but full bodied. It tastes of blackberry and spice. Again, this is a big, bold wine that can be served alone, or paired with hearty meals or dark chocolate.