Benziger Family Winery-Tribute-Benziger Estate-Cabernet Sauvignon-Petit Verdot-Cabernet Franc-Merlot-Sonoma Mountain-California-2007- Had at a X-Mas lunch, decanted, a nose of dark fruits and spice, dark garnet in color. A delicious and smooth dry Bordeaux blend with black cherry, currant, blackberry, layers of favor with a spice box finish. One of my favorite red blends.                WE-90           CR-93               Good with meats, chicken, pasta.

Mayacamas Vineyards-Chardonnay-Mt. Veeder-Napa Valley-California-2008-14.1% Alcohol-Had at a X-Mas lunch, decanted, a nose of crisp citrus and spice, golden in color.  A medium to full bodied dry Chard, with citrus, apple, minerals and a layer of spice, good acidity. One of those wines that came together with age.               WE-85            CR-90               Good with seafood, cheese, salad.