Also terrific, the 2013 Chardonnay Nielson Vineyard comes from the Santa Maria Valley and was 100% barrel-fermented and aged 16 months in 30% new French oak. It has terrific Chardonnay notes of sauteed apples, creme brulee, white flowers and a touch of brioche to go with a medium-bodied, pure, fruit-forward and textured style on the palate. Already hard to resist, drink it over the coming 3-4 years.