The 2013 Chardonnay is an unoaked young-vine cuvée. The nose is clean and expressive, typical cold-fermented Chardonnay, notes of apple and pinneaples. The palate is medium-bodied, with good freshness and acidity, a touch of sweetness, not really excessive. A good Chardonnay. 70,000 bottles produced.

Care’s 2010 Chardonnay was fermented and aged in stainless steel. Its aromatics display enticing floral and tropical fruit aromas leading to a smooth-textured, vibrant Chardonnay with excellent volume and balance. This concentrated white will provide pleasure for another 3-4 years. The DO of Carinena (where almost no Carinena is grown) can be the source of excellent values as the following two wines demonstrate. Importer: Axial Wines USA; www.axialvinos.com

Care’s 2009 Chardonnay contains a bit of Viognier. Medium straw-colored, it offers up aromas of baking spices, apple, and white peach. Round, ripe, and concentrated on the palate, this solid value will drink nicely over the next 3 years. Importer: Axial Wines USA; www.axialvinos.com

The 2008 Chardonnay contains 16% Viognier. Aromas of spiced apple, pear, and peach lead to a fruity, forward, flavorful wine with lively acidity and very good length. Drink this tasty effort over the next two years. Importer: Axial Wines USA; www.axialvinos.com