Sometimes a beautiful label beckons to me when I’m browsing the aisles (this picture doesn’t do it justice).  More often than not, I’m disappointed once I pop the cork.  But this week’s Quaff of the Week not only had Sophia Loren good looks on the outside, it was beautiful on the inside as well: a 2010 DaVinci Opula.  Opula is a Tuscan blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot, which combine into a delicious, fruit-forward, full bodied red wine.

The Cups in Laws and I really enjoyed this wine, which had a smooth body and a really nice finish.  Plus, it was a bargain at $9.99/bottle (thanks, Busa Wine & Spirits in Lexington!).  I’ll definitely be picking up a couple more bottles of this as a new house red as the weather starts to take on more of a consistent January chill.