2010 Jacuzzi Chardonnay

Taste: 5/5
Value: 4/5 - 5/5 depending on price sourced
Price: $20 (have seen a range from $12-$20)

This is a nice, crisp, full-bodied and well-balanced Sonoma Coast (Carneros) Chardonnay, which I have found to be the source of my favorite Chardonnays.   Only lightly oaked with bright fruit flavors of peach, pear and apple.  I paired with a Parmesan crusted salmon and kale salad with vinaigrette, pine nuts and Parmesan cheese - delightful!

2011 Panzenello 'Le Piazzole'

Taste: 5/5
Value: 4/5
Price: $15


Le Piazzole is 70% Sangiovese and 30% Merlot.  Fresh cherry on the palate with a pleasant dusty/earthy spice.  Paired with spaghetti with meat sauce - delicious.  Will buy again!  If I can find it in the $12 range, I would give it 5/5 in value, although even at $15, it tastes more expensive.