Yates Family Vineyard-Fleur De Veeder-Merlot-Mount Veeder-California-2009-14.7% Alcohol-$37.00-A nose of sweet dark fruit and spice, dark purple in color. A full bodied, delicious Merlot, yes it’s a Merlot, 100%, cassis, raspberry, velvet favors, mocha, a very long finish. Search out this winery, just had a private tasting with Michael and Whitney Yates, great family, great wine. NR CR-92 Good with meats, chicken, pasta
Kendall-Jackson Vineyards & Winery-Grand Reserve-Chardonnay-Monterey and Santa Barbara Counties-California-2010-13.5% Alcohol-$13.69-A nose of citrus and spice, medium golden in color. A smooth easy drinking Chard, with citrus, lime, pineapple, good acidity and spice on finish, good QPR. RP-88 WS-92 CR-88 Good with seafood, cheese, salad.