The 2012 Limited Release Chardonnay offers pronounced toasty and nutty aromas over a core of ripe apple, warm apricots and meal. The oak stands out a bit on the medium-bodied palate yet it is backed-up by a decent amount of yeasty, apple tart flavors that carry through a long finish marked by a lively acid line. Drink it now to 2016+. Imported by Southern Starz, Huntington Beach, CA; tel. (714) 892-3030

The 2011 Limited Release Chardonnay presents aromas of waxy lemons, cedar and white peaches with nuances of fresh ginger and honeyed toast. Light to medium-bodied, there’s a nice suggestion of creaminess to the texture and a good concentration of moderately oaked citrus and stone fruit flavors with an attractive line of crisp acid and a long finish. Approachable now, it should keep to 2015. Importer: Southern Starz, Huntington Beach, CA; tel. (714) 892-3030

The 2009 Limited Release Chardonnay has aromas of apricots, ripe honeydew melon, butterscotch and a waft of cedar. Medium body with a nice burst of freshness coming from crisp acidity. Good intensity of peachy fruit with some creaminess and judicious use of oak. Long finish. Drink now to 2015. Importer: Southern Starz, Huntington Beach, CA; tel. (714) 892-3030