Heavy and honey-sweet, with ultra-ripe flavors of pineapple jam, vanilla, caramel and buttered toast. Crisp acidity provides needed balance.——S.H.(2/1/2010)—— 84

This is really a nice Chardonnay especially at this price. From the appealing tropical fruit pie filling, tart green apple, kumquat, pear sorbet and sweet toasty oak flavors to the buttery, creamy texture, you’d guess it cost a lot more. ——S.H.(2/1/2007)—— 89

This is one of those earthy Chards, the kind that bring to mind dusty brown spices. It’s got appley and smoky, woody flavors, and is dry.——S.H.(8/1/2005)—— 84