C. Donatiello Winery-Pinot Noir-Maddie’s Vineyard-Russian River Valley-California-2009-14.4% Alcohol-$29.94-A nose of some light cherry, medium garnet in color. A medium bodied single vineyard Pinot, with some cherry, raspberry, maybe it was an off bottle, decanted and did not improve much, was thin, no backbone. NR CR-84 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.
Beau Vigne-Persuasion-Chardonnay-Windsor Oaks Vineyard-Russian River Valley-California-2008-14.7% Alcohol-$20.00-A nose of bright citrus and spice, golden yellow in color. A medium to full single vineyard Chardonnay, with pineapple, peach, some mineral with good acidity, vanilla spice finish. Very good QPR, drink now. NR CR-90 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.