The 2009 Chardonnay Rosella’s is a pretty, textured white with gorgeous varietal fruit and an understated, classy personality. It shows lovely balance, freshness and minerality on the textured finish. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2016. This is a gorgeous set of wines from Bernardus. These Chardonnays and Pinots all emphasize elegance in their mid-weight personalities. Tel. (831) 659-1900; www.bernardus.com

Lots of richness in this Chardonnay, in the form of pineapples, pears, peaches, nectarines and golden mangoes. But you’ll also find a firm minerality that grounds it, and supportive acidity, like a squirt of lime. Oak adds the final touch of vanilla and caramel.——S.H.(8/1/2011)—— 92