New oak dominates this Chardonnay, lending buttered toast, vanilla and caramel aromas and flavors, while the underlying fruit veers toward very ripe, sweet pineapples. Made in the modern style, it will appeal to Chardonnay lovers of flash, but ultimately palls for too much upfront sweetness. ——S.H.(2/1/2012)—— 88

A few years in the bottle are beginning to age this charming Chardonnay, although its brisk acidity and minerality remain. The pear, guava, nectarine and tangerine flavors are just starting to pick up a dried fruit character. Complex and savory, it’s a very fine wine to drink now. ——S.H.(3/1/2011)—— 93

The new oak really sticks out on this Chardonnay. It’s toothpicky, with strong char and woodsap flavors that seem to overpower a nice, fruity wine underneath.——S.H.(9/1/2008)—— 84