Made in the modern style of superripe fruit and lots of oak, this Chardonnay is massive in the long hangtime tropical fruit, pear and peach flavors that the vineyard so easily achieves. It’s not complex, but it sure is delicious, oozing with honey and spices. Drink now–2013. ——S.H.(12/31/2010)—— 89

Shows the intensity that always accompanies Chardonnays from this vineyard. Explosive in pineapple creme brulee, apricot custard, pear tart, buttered toast and vanilla bean flavors that finish in a long swirl of spice. Crisp acidity and a stony minerality provide structural balance. Now–2012.——S.H.(12/15/2009)—— 93

Pessagno has a perfect track record with this cool-climate vineyard, consisently producing Chards of this caliber. The wine is tight in acids and flinty minerals, even showing new oaky tannins. But the exotic nuances of roasted peaches and grilled pineapples suggest cellarability. Best after 2008.——S.H.(9/1/2008)—— 92

Fresh honey, peach, toast, mineral, cinnamon, spice and herb notes give pleasing complexity to this elegant wine. It’s packed with flavor, richly textured, yet bright and firm on the finish, which ends with a refreshing citrus note. Great price for a wine of this quality. ——J.M.(6/1/2004)—— 93

Fragrant, with hints of butterscotch, vanilla, ginger and spice. Also richly textured, with pear, peach, apple, orange and more spice flavors. It finishes clean and long, with a lemony edge. ——J.M.(5/1/2003)—— 92