Clean and crisp in acidity, with a rich overlay of smoky, caramelized oak, this Chardonnay has appealing pineapple, peach and lime fruit flavors. There’s a honey sweet finish, although the wine itself is totally dry. Good price for all this opulence. ——S.H.(12/15/2010)—— 87

Bright in apple and citrus flavors, this pleasant Chard shows a crispness that’s more akin to a coastal wine than an inland one. It’s dry and rich on the finish.——S.H.(11/1/2005)—— 87

Smoky oak and restrained fruit mark the nose of this smooth yet tangy offering. The nut and dried fruit flavors are understated—even reserved—and wrapped in spicy oak. Though tasty, it wants a little for integration and stuffing in the midpalate. Still, it has all the right parts, and it’s not about sweetness. Drink now through 2003. ——M.M.(4/1/2002)—— 87