The 2002 Chardonnay Nine Barrels (as its name indicates, a selection of the finest nine barrels) was aged sur-lie for 14 months, and bottled unfiltered. It possesses more alcohol, fruit, concentration, and orange marmalade-like characteristics. Drink it over the next 1-3 years. Tel. (800) 314-1762; Fax (707) 571-1448