Domaine Bernard Defaix-Chablis  1er Cru-Vaillons-France-2009-13.0% Alcohol-$19.88-A nose of citrus and spice, light yellow straw in color.  A medium bodied dry white wine, with apple, pear, honey, and a chalky spice finish, good acidity.                 NR               CR-89                Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.

McCrea Cellars, Inc.-Syrah-Ciel du Cheval Vineyard-Red Mountain-Washington State-2006-14.8% Alcohol-$19.99-A very distinct and bold nose of red and dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color, one of the biggest fruit noses I can recall.   A full bodied single vineyard Syrah with red and black currants, blackberries, with layers of exotic spices and chocolate, long finish.           WE-93         CR-90         Good with meats, chicken, pasta.