($25): Ponzi has a well-deserved reputation for making excellent wines.  This is what producers call an ‘entry level’ wine.  Similar to a second label, it is made from younger vines and a selection of wines that are lighter and more forward or ready to drink.  It has lovely freshness–an appealing cherry-like acidity–in the finish that carries the raspberry scented fruit and spice nicely.  Not a powerhouse, it would be a lovely accompaniment to roasted salmon or take-out rotisserie chicken. 88 Michael Apstein Feb 24, 2009