X Winery-Chardonnay-Truchard and Sangiacomo Vineyards-Carneros-California-2007-$11.98-A nose of lemon and tropical fruits, bright golden yellow color.  A full bodied Chard, lemon zest, honeysuckle, vanilla, creamy finish, good acidity, a delicious wine, a great value.              RP-90            WE-90             CR-4.5                Good with seafood, cheese, salads.

Yates Family Vineyard-Alden Perry Reserve-Napa Redwoods Estate-Mount Veeder-California-2005-$38.00-A nose of dark fruit with spice, dark amber in color.  A full bodied delicious blend, blackberry, licorice, tar with a long finish, has a little heat, decant for a couple hours.     Met Michael Yates in Napa earlier this year, makes some great red wines.         NR           CR-4.5              Good with steak, chicken, pasta.