St. Francis Winery & Vineyard-Anthem-Winemaker’s Selection-Meritage-Mlabec-Petit Vedot-Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Sonoma Valley-California-2005-14.5% Alcohol-$29.99-A nose of dark fruit, dark amber in color.   A full bodied blend of the kitchen sink of varietals, blackberry, currants, licorice and dark chocolate, drink now as it seems to be losing steam.               NR             CR-86             Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Ferrari-Carano Winery-Chardonnay-Sonoma County-California-2010-14.1% Alcohol-$18.99-A nose of citrus and spice, medium golden in color.  A medium to full bodied Chard, with apple, pear,  good acidity, finishes with vanilla spice.                RP-88                WE-90                CR-88               Good with seafood, cheese, salads.