Earthy notes can be found in the nose of the 2000 Chardonnay Stoller Vineyard. Medium-bodied, satin-textured, and tightly wound, it offers clay and pear flavors. Its short finish reveals some warmth (alcohol). Projected maturity: now-2004.Tel. (503) 538-3652

In ‘99 Adelsheim bottled two separate clonal selections; this year they have elected to combine the two. This lovely, young wine, with very ripe, tight fruit, is already showing a bit more peach, apricot and tropical scents than the previous vintage. This is a concentrated, complex and powerful style, which harnesses the oak rather than being driven by it. Delicious and exceptionally long. ——P.G.(8/1/2002)—— 92