Three Loose Screws-Mia’s Playground-Chardonnay-Russian River Valley-California-2008-$12.99-A nose of bright fruit and spice, golden yellow in color.  A smooth full bodied Chard, pineapple, peach, with a creamy oaky but not over the top finish.  A very good QPR, drinks like a wine twice it’s price.                   NR                    CR-4-4.5                     Good with chicken, cheeses, salads.

H de V-Belle Cousine-Hyde Vineyard-Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-Los Carneros-California-2005-$29.99-A nose of dark fruit, dark amber in color.  A smooth, medium to full bodied blend,  plum, red currants, earthy with right amount of oak.                 WS-89             CR-4-4.5                 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.