The 2005 Chardonnay Rachel’s Vineyard boasts a liqueur of crushed rocks intermixed with flowers, white currants, peaches, and lemons. Superb acidity and richness as well as a magnificent finish characterize a wine that could easily be confused with a Coche-Dury Meursault Perrieres ... it’s that phenomenal. Consume it over the next decade. Kudos to Tom Rochioli, one of the wine world’s great guys who, without any fanfare, continues to turn out world-class wines of extraordinary aromatic and flavor dimensions. Previously recommended: 2004 Chardonnay Estate (91), 2004 Chardonnay Rachael’s Vineyard (95), 2003 Chardonnay Rachael’s Vineyard (94), 2004 Chardonnay River Block (95), 2004 Chardonnay South River Vineyard (96), 2004 Pinot Noir East Block (95-97+), 2004 Pinot Noir Estate (91-93), 2004 Pinot Noir Little Hill Vineyard (95-97), 2004 Pinot Noir River Block (94-96), 2004 Pinot Noir West Block (96-98), 2004 Sauvignon Blanc Estate (90). Tel. (707) 433-2305; Fax (707) 433-2358