The vineyard is far better known for powerful, concentrated Pinot Noir, and this Chardonnay shares those characteristics. It’s a big, fruity wine, not showing much finesse, but plenty of sheer magnitude. Brims with tropical fruit, apple, exotic spice and oak flavors that finish dry. Could do interesting things over the years.——S.H.(12/31/2009)—— 90

The full-throttle 2004 Chardonnay Rosella’s Vineyard offers up scents of honeyed orange marmalade, lemon zest, and tropical fruit, medium to full body, good underlying acidity, and a judicious touch of toasty oak. It should drink well for 1-2 years.Tel. (831) 751-7777

While the fruit is fairly elegant, offering pretty pear, citrus and herb flavors, the oak is a little on the woody side, causing the fruit to pull up a tad short. Medium bodied and crisp on the finish. ——J.M.(12/15/2002)—— 88