Starts slowly, with mineral and floral notes, but shows deep pear and fig fruit as it moves along. Fine acidity really stretches it out, too. Long and elegant, this should age nicely in the short term. Drink now through 2006. 365 cases imported.??–JM??Region: Chile / Aconcagua / Casablanca Valley Select to Add

One of Chile’s highest-priced Chardonnays kicks off with ripe, creamy aromas of buttered corn along with baked apple and pear. Banana bread complete with walnuts and white raisins takes over on the palate, while a resiny, vanilla-dominated finish closes the show. Very good for Chilean Chardonnay, but undeniably fat and chewy in the grand scheme of things. Imported by Banfi Vintners. ——M.S.(7/1/2005)—— 88