A terrific example of how good Chardonnay can be when it does not see any wood is Nepenthe’s 2002 Chardonnay Unwooded. Exhibiting aromas of pine needles infused with orange marmalade, honeyed citrus, and white peaches, it is medium-bodied, fruit-driven, well-delineated, and light in the mouth despite the concentrated fruit. Enjoy it over the next 1-2 years. Importer: Peter Click, Click Imports, Seattle, WA; tel. (800) 859-0689