Lithe, with a tangy edge to the vibrant, tangerine-scented pear and almond flavors, lingering on the long, open, harmonious finish. Has tremendous presence without apparent weight. Drink now through 2013. 458 cases made. -HS

This is certainly the finest Ian’s Reserve Chardonnay ever made. A softly appealing entry leads gracefully into a remarkably complex wine that puts the lush barrel flavors of butterscotch, toffee and toasted hazelnuts right up front. But it doesn’t stop there, layering in candied apricots and a rich array of ripe tropical fruits. Remarkably concentrated, the wine lasts a full two minutes or more in the mouth.——P.G.(2/1/2009)—— 94