Bernardus Winery-Chardonnay-Monterey County-California-2010-14.1% Alcohol-$17.98-A nose of citrus and spice, medium yellow in color. A medium to full bodied Chardonnay, with apple and citrus, decent acidity, just found it a bit rough, was better in previous years. NR CR-86 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.
William Knuttel Winery-Musica Vina-Zinfandel-Sonoma County-California-2009-13.9% Alcohol-$12.99-A nose of sweet black cherry and spice, medium garnet in color. A medium bodied Zin, with cherry, raspberry, some pepper and vanilla on finish. A elegant Zin, very good QPR. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.