Ripe apple and baked pear flavors dominate this medium-bodied white. Touches of honeysuckle and lemon curd show midpalate, leading to a fresh, spicy finish. Drink now through 2019. 2,500 cases made.??–KM??Region: Argentina / Mendoza Select to Add

Easygoing, featuring ripe apple, pineapple, smoke and cream notes backed by enough acidity to keep the finish fresh and lively. Drink now. 1,800 cases made.??–NW??Region: Argentina / Mendoza Select to Add

This wine isn’t flawed, but it has a faded waxy banana quality. It tastes, smells and feels creamy and confected. — (12/31/2012) —80

Tropical aromas blend nicely with honey, peach and fresh-cut hay notes. The palate is focused and properly acidic, with lemon, green apple, vanilla and toasty flavors. Perfectly fresh and easy on the finish, with good citric carry through.——M.S.(12/31/2011)—— 88

The more substantial 2009 Chardonnay Reserva saw 30% of the wine fermented and aged for 8 months in new French oak before being blended back into the 70% fermented and aged in stainless steel. It is an easygoing effort revealing a touch of oak along with enticing aromas of poached pear and spiced apple. In the glass it reveals balancing acidity and ample spicy fruit. It is a good value meant for drinking over the next 2-3 years. Importer: Opici Wines, Glen Rock, NJ; tel. (201) 689-3256; www.opiciwines.com