Franciscan Estate-Cabernet Sauvignon-Napa Valley-California-2007-13.5% Alcohol-$18.49-A nose of cherry and spice, dark garnet in color.  A medium bodied Cab, with black cherry, plum, with chocolate and spice, some veggies on finish.  Average but no where near the WE score.                   WE-94 (#91 of top WE 100 2011)                CR-87                 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

La Crema-Chardonnay-Sonoma Coast-California-2009-13.9% Alcohol-$16.79-A nose of bright citrus and spice, golden yellow in color.   A full bodied Chard, with pineapple, orange, honeyed lemon, with a creamy and nice acidic finish.   Consistent each year, a great QPR.                 WE-93               CR-89                  Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.