Oak stands out on this Chardonnay, offering buttered toast and vanilla flavors. The wine underneath is a little thin in fruit, but it has nice Monterey acidity.——S.H.(11/1/2011)—— 85

A beautiful Chardonnay that shows ripe, long hangtime fruit flavors of pineapples, apricots, peaches and papayas, offset with clean acidity. Shows a touch of oak. Will satisfy Chard fans, and is super food-friendly with grilled salmon, shrimp, scallops. ——S.H.(7/1/2010)—— 91

Made in the California style, with very ripe pineapple and apple fruit, elaborated by French oak barrels, malolactic fermentation and sur lie aging. The result will appeal to many, even if it’s a bit obvious and direct.——S.H.(2/1/2010)—— 86

Nutty and melon-scented, this is a medium-bodied Chardonnay with distinct tangerine and spice components Lohr attributes to the “Muscat clone” used in this wine. Finishes with a flourish of buttery richness. This would pair beautifully with cold crab.——W.E.(10/1/2007)—— 89