Truchard Vineyards-Syrah-Carneros-Napa Valley-California-2004-$15.99-A nose of dark fruit and earth, very dark, almost black in color.  A smooth rich big mouth feel, blackberry, earth, grapy wine that is at it’s prime drinking time.  I have had this wine a few times over the past year and enjoyed it each time.               WS-90           CR-4-4.5           Good with chicken, steak, pasta. 

Ketcham Estate Winery-Viognier-Sonoma County-California-2007-$21.98-A nose of crisp and blight citrus, medium yellow in color.  A pure taste, medium to full bodied white with flavors of lemon zest, citrus oil and spice, very good.            NR           CR-4.5         Good with cheese, seafood, salads.