River Road Vineyards & Winery-Reserve Selection-Chardonnay-Russian River Valley-California-2008-$13.00-A nose of citrus and spice, medium golden in color.  A smooth Chard, nothing special, lemon, spice not over oaked, medium bodied.               NR               CR-3.5       Good with seafood, chicken, salads.

Benzinger Family Winery-Tribute-Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Petit Verdot-Sonoma Mountain Estate-California-2002-$62.50-A bold nose of dark fruit and spice,  dark amber in color.  A smooth, full bodied blend, currants, crème de cassis, graphite, smoke, decanted for one hour.  A beautiful wine, have had three bottles over the past five years, all were fantastic.              RP-93              CR-5                  Great with steak, chicken, pasta.