Stag’s Leap Winery-Petite Syrah-Napa Valley-California-2007-$22.99-A big nose of dark fruit and some heat, dark black in color.  A full bodied big P.S., with blackberries, cassis, licorice with dark chocolate and spice, has some heat, good not great.                   NR                   CR-88                Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Lander-Jenkins Vineyards-Spirit Hawk-Chardonnay-California-2008-$10.99-A nose of lemon citrus and spice, medium golden in color.  A smooth, full bodied Chard, with lemon zest, pineapple,  creamy vanilla, really good acidity, good length, a great QPR.                  WE-85                  CR-90                    Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.