A little too soft and sweet for balance, with flavors like the melted filling of pineapple tart, lemon meringue pie and vanilla custard. Alcohol adds a nice, balancing burn. ——S.H.(6/1/2010)—— 86

The vineyard is on the cooler western edge of Paso Robles, and this bottling has been getting better over the years. The ’07 is the best yet, a dry, crisp wine of richness and polish. Shows pineapple, nectarine and guava flavors, with a subtle minerality, creamy mouthfeel, and a fine coating of smoky oak.——S.H.(8/1/2009)—— 90

Too oaky for true balance, this Chard shows intrusive sweet vanilla, char and creme brulee flavors that overpower the fundamental fruit. Makes you wonder why they put so much oak on it, because the underlying wine has nice pineapple and pear flavors.——S.H.(5/1/2008)—— 82

Not showing much to savor now, a flat, simple wine with earthy, vegetal flavors.——S.H.(7/1/2005)—— 83