Melanson Vineyards-Stone’s Throw Block-Chardonnay-Napa Valley-California-2007-$30.00-A nose of citrus and spice, bright yellow in color. A full bodied Chard, lemon zest, orange peel with toasty oak, seemed a little hot, but a solid wine. NR CR-4 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.
Parcel 41 Wine Co.-Merlot-Napa Valley-California-2006-$12.99-A ripe nose of dark fruit and spice, dark amber in color. Blackberry, black currants, spice and some cocoa, a smooth enjoyable wine, a very good value. NR CR-4 Good with burgers, chicken, pasta.