Merryvale Vineyards-Starmont-Chardonnay-Napa Valley-2007-$12.99-Will be trying more whites for both the summer season’s sack and because women love whites.  Crisp nose of citrus, nice color not deep yellow, more a medium tint,  nice mouth feel,  rich not overly oaked. A awesome Chard that delivers at a $25-30 price, but fortunately is less than half that price, ready to drink now, probably with drink well for a few more years.  This is a wine you buy a case of before it sells out.   WS-88   CR-4-4.5  Great with fish, shellfish, chicken, cheeses, salad.

Robert N. Lindquist-Qupe-Syrah-Central Coast-California-2006-$14.10-Good rich nose of dark fruit,  deep dark color.  Rich, smooth, I have been trying more Californian Syrah’s and like the variety very much. Long finish, good  acidity and tannins.  Qupe shares facilities with Au Bon Climat who is a more known winery that makes great wine. Qupe makes mostly Rhone style Syrah’s and Chardonnay. A great value that delivers for a wine twice the price.  RP-85  CR-4-4.5   Good with steak, burgers, pasta.