Crushpad-Vayniac-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-California-2007-$35.00-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark garnet in color. A full bodied, smooth, dry Cab, with currants, cherries, some herbs and vanilla, decent length, was very good, decanted for hour plus. NR CR-90 Good with burgers, chicken, pasta.
Casa Lapostolle S.A.-Cuvee Alexandre-Chardonnay-Atalayas Vineyard-Casablanca Valley-Chile-2008-$16.99-A nose of citrus and spice, medium golden yellow in color. A full bodied and dry Chard, too much citrus acidity, with pear, apple, some pineapple, some heat, not as good a previous vintages. WS-90 WE-89 CR-85 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.