Caldwell Vineyard-Varietal Collection-Cone 317-Sauvignon Blanc-Napa Valley-California-2009-$30.00-A nose of honey and citrus, bright straw in color. A smooth medium bodied white, pear, pineapple, mango with vanilla, a long finish, a delicious wine. NR CR-90 Good with seafood, cheese, salads.
Giuseppe Mascarello & Figlio-Monprivato-Barolo-Italy-2003-$55.00-A nose of funk clear after a 3 hour decant, cherries and spice, light to medium ruby in color. A medium bodied red, cherries, raspberry, herbs, minerals, a very good but not great wine. RP-93 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.