Zepaltas Wines-Babushka-Chardonnay-Russian River Valley-California-2009-14.1% Alcohol-$33.98-A nose of bright citrus and spices, golden yellow in color. A full bodied Chard, with apple, melon, hazelnut, with smoky spices, good acidity, a delicious white wine. Cool Label with the dreaded wax top. NR CR-92 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.
Firriato S.R.L.-Cavanera-Etna Rosso-Nerello Mascalese-Nerello Cappuccio-Italy-2007-13.5% Alcohol-$18.00-A nose of sweet cherry and some funk, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied dry red blend, with raspberries, cherries, licorice and spice on finish. RP-92+ WS-85 WE-89 CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.