Very ripe, rich and new-oaky, with dazzling flavors of ripe pineapples, pears, limes, caramel and buttered toast, drizzled with vanilla honey. A crowd-pleasing Chardonnay of enormous power and concentration. Could use a touch more nuance and complexity, but a tremendous wine at a good price for the quality.——S.H.(9/1/2010)—— 93

Showing its age. At about four years, it’s yeasty and losing fruit, with lees, dried pineapple and honey flavors. A great burst of acidity provides vitality. A little old, but fascinating nonetheless, and worth the experience.——S.H.(10/1/2011)—— 90