Bodega Catena Zapata-Catena Alta-Chardonnay-Adrianna Vineyard-Domingo Vineyard-High Altitude Lots-Mendoza-Argentina-2008-13.9% Alcohol-$22.53-A bold nose of citrus and spice, golden yellow in color. A full bodied complex Chard, with honey, apple, peach, buttered popcorn, with a long acidic spice finish. A fantastic white, at it’s peak, a great QPR. I met Laura Catena a couple years ago, a great lady and winemaker. RP-92 WS-88 WE-86 CR-92 Good with seafood, cheese, salads.
Chateau La Chapelle Maillard-Bordeaux-Cabernet Franc-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-France-2009-13.5% Alcohol-$9.99-A nose of dark fruit and some spice, dark garnet in color. A medium bodied Bordeaux, with cherry, currants, some spice, better than I expected. NR CR-87 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.