Macchia Wines-Mischievous-Zinfandel-Old Vine-Lodi-California-2010-15.9% Alcohol-$15.70-A nose of jammy dark fruits and spice, dark purple in color.  A Full bodied full throttle Zin, with blackberry, black cherry,  vanilla spice on long finish.  The alcohol is mostly held in check, good stuff.            NR            CR-91             Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Kendall-Jackson Vineyards & Winery-Grand Reserve-Chardonnay-Santa Barbara County-Monterey County-California-2009-13.5% Alcohol-$13.69-A nose of citrus and spice, medium golden in color. A smooth easy drinking Chard, with citrus, pineapple, decent acidity, with spice on finish, a good value.         RP-91          WS-88            WE-88              CR-89                Good with seafood, cheese, salad.