Characteristics: I'm just guessing but might this be governo Chianti? I mean 2009 in August 2010. I left my note taking to see if I could confirm this on the web but no luck. Anyway it is my suspicions are only reinforced at tasting the wine. Governo is where grape must is added to a wine just as it finishes alcoholic fermentation. It was originally used to reinvigorate a stuck fermentation but it produces a wine that is very pleasant early in its life. Rare in Chianti these days but great fun.

The nose is dark cherries, not a clear red cherry though the classic red cherry is a lovely component of the flavours. A really fun Chianti for early enjoyment; 2009 how much earlier could you get? If you haven’t had a governo before you owe it to yourself. – Wine review by LAC. September 2010.

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Characteristics: Smoky berries and red cherries make this thirst slaking glass of Pinot Noir an immediate charmer. Medium bodied and smooth with juicy structure and a faint brambly quality that rounds this out. Immediate appeal carries us through to the finish. Simply a tasty glass of wine!
Wine review by Nicholas D. Livingston, December 2011

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Characteristics: Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel at 14.9%
This has a dark edge for a wine titled “Redemption” with a dense core of blackberry fruit and an amped up black pepper spice to accompany lamb or smoked ribs. Full on the finish this is juicy, savory, spicy, and an absolute joy to drink as it goes down so easily.
Wine review by Nicholas Livingston, August 2012

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Characteristics: Grilled meat and smokey aromas. This wine has beautiful balance between acids and tannins and is exceptionally structured and focused. Juicy red plums, black cherries and black pepper flavors.