Current Favorite Red Wines

Two easy-drinking reds, La Famiglia Pirovano Barbera Oltrepo Pavese DOC (Whole Foods on sale $10, alcohol 13%) and Lava Cap, Estate Bottled Barbera El Dorado 2009 (Whole Foods $18, alcohol 14.7%).  These are both excellent examples of how elegant yet casual Barbera can be.  The Italian version has plenty of flavor with no harsh edges and [...]