Here are two tasty reds from Layer Cake — both carrying $15 pricetags. One is from Australia and is super ripe and lush (but not overly alcoholic), the other is a restrained Primitivo (aka Zinfandel) from Italy. Enjoy!

Layer Cake 2008 Shiraz South Australia ($15). Lush, lipsmacking black fruits, blueberry pie and intense dark chocolate pick up interesting smoke and pepper notes on the long finish. Slurpably delish. Hardly needs food, but works with grilled sausages or BBQ. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area.

Layer Cake 2007 Primitivo Puglia ($15). Medium-bodied, with intense black fruit — berries, cherry — and accents that include light black pepper, toasty spice, and touches of tobacco and coffee that linger on the bright finish. Easy to pair with food, from pastas to grilled poultry and meats. Ready to drink now and over the next couple of years. Locate this wine online or in your area.

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