+2009 Sycamore Lane

This past weekend we attended the 63rd Birthday of the USAF Ball. On the table was a bottle of Merlot and a bottle of Chardonnay. They were both so good! The Merlot is smooth and very drinkable independent of food. The Chard is light and fruity without a bite at the end (much better chilled). We enjoyed both of them and were pleased when we were offered the opportunity to take a bottle of each home with us! The wine was provided by Merchant & Main, a restaurant downtown Vacaville. Vinted and bottled in Napa.

++2009 Folie Menage

Mom recommended this wine to me and said I could get it at Costco. When I went there I recognized the label as one I've walked past before. I grabbed a bottle and glanced up at the price tag - WOW! I thought - and I grabbed a second bottle. Andy and I really like it. This is a California (St Helena) Red Wine based on three varieties: zinfandel, merlot and cab. I find it delightful to drink alone and with meat, cheese, caprese or bread. Costco $6.49. CHEERS!

+/- 2007 Las Rocas de San Alejandro

This is a Spanish wine that was recommended to me by the sales associate at BevMo. He said it would be great with lasagna and it was okay. We liked the Emiliana better. The variety is called Garnacha. It was good enough to drink but not wonderful. BevMo $12.99. CHEERS!