Caldwell Vineyard-Chardonnay-Society Of Smugglers-Napa Valley-California-2012-14.2% Alcohol-$40.00-A nose of some citrus and spice, medium golden in color. A medium to full bodied Chard, with apple, pear, good acidity. Better than a year ago, if it had more fruit it would be very good. NR CR-89 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.
Bodegas Emilio Moro-Tinto Fino-Tempranillo-Ribera Del Duero-Spain-2010-14.5% Alcohol-$17.99-A nose of funk and dark fruits, dark ruby in color. A medium to full bodied with black raspberry and cassis, some oak and smoke. Needs a good decant to open up, year after year a good QPR. WS-86 WE-90 CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.