Linne Calodo Cellars-Cherry Red-Zinfandel-Mourvedre-Syrah-Petite Sirah-Paso Robles-California-2008-$51.00-A nose of black cherry and spice, dark garnet in color. A smooth, full bodied Zin blend, with black cherry, raspberry, plum and licorice and dusty spice, not a perfect as the 2007 but very good. RP-90 WS-89 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Trefethen Family Vineyards-Double T-Chardonnay-Napa Valley-California-2008-$13.98-A nose of citrus and spice, medium golden in color. A smooth, medium to full bodied white, with peach, nectarine, toasty spice and good acidity. RP-88 CR-87 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.