The 2014 Chardonnay Ulises Valdez Vineyard has beautifully expressive cashews and lemon tart notes with underlying nectarines, musk melons, baking bread and acacia honey. Full-bodied and incredibly concentrated, it gives loads of citrus and stone fruit layers with plenty of savory accents and a long, creamy finish.

From the well-known grower, the 2013 Chardonnay Ulises Valdez is my favorite of the entire grouping of 2013s. Fabulous ripe fruit, notes of orange marmalade, honeysuckle, apple blossom and buttery citrus are all present in this full-bodied, full-throttle, very French style, grand cru-like Chardonnay. It should drink well for up to a decade or more.

The 2012 Chardonnay Ulises Valdez Vineyard possesses notes of crisp acids, tropical fruits, medium to full body, and an elegant, steely style. Drink now-2021