Went to a new Italian pizza place that just opened and my friend and I each took a bottle. Neither of us knew what the other was bringing.
My bottle:
2015 Elio Sandri Barbera d'Alba - fairly dark, with aromas of dark fruit - blackberry and currant, with a herbal aspect and a hint of earthiness. On palate a smooth rounded wine with good balance and length ending with hints of bittersweet chocolate. Great with the food.
His Bottle:
2005 Woodenhead Zinfandel Martinelli Road Old Vines - whoa - big dark wine with a huge nose of sweet dried fruit, still significant tannins, and a ripeness and sweetness that seemed overpowering after the previous wine. Good length, but as far as being a match with the food, no contest with the Barbera. Hunk of blue cheese, and the contest might have swung the other way.