Rich Frank’s 2010 Chardonnay is laced with the essence of mango, passion fruit, lemon pastry and butter. This polished, refined Chardonnay does an excellent job of capturing a wide spectrum of varietal flavors in a style that combines elements of brightness and richness. I expect the 2010 to offer its finest drinking over the next few years. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2015. Tel. (707) 942-2309

Not much going on in this soft, direct Chardonnay, besides sweet oak, with its buttered toast, vanilla and butterscotch flavors. Way underneath is pineapple and lemondrop fruit.——S.H.(4/1/2012)—— 85