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 very good white, drink now. I met Laura Catena a couple years ago, a great lady and winemaker. RP-92 WS-88 WE-86 CR-90 Good with seafood, cheese, salads.
Columbia Crest-H3-Merlot-Columbia Crest-Horse Heaven Hills-Washington State-2010-14.5% Alcohol-$12.46-A nose of cherry and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Merlot, with blackberry, cherry, vanilla and spice on finish, a very good QPR. WS-86 WE-87 CR-88 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.