Altamura Vineyards & Winery-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-California-1996-$42.00-A bright nose of candied cherry and spice, dark brick garnet in color.   What a joy it is to open a mature bottle and get more than you expected, this bottle must of been stored perfectly.  A full bodied Cab, with candied black cherry, blackberry, currants, vanilla and spice with a very long finish, no decant needed, an outstanding wine.                   WS-88                    CR-93                   Good with steak, chicken, pasta.

Flora Springs-Chardonnay-Barrel Fermented-Napa Valley-California-2008-$16.82-A nose of citrus and spice, golden yellow in color.  A smooth, medium to full bodied Chard, with pineapple, peaches, vanilla toast with a good finish, good  QPR.                    RP-90                   WE-87                      CR-89                      Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.