This wine (which bears the initials of Dominic Nocerino's wife) is an intriguing blend of 85% Chardonnay and 15% Sauvignon Blanc that has been aged in barrel for 10-12 months prior to bottling. It is a crisp, lively, elegant, medium-bodied white offering notes of lemon butter and caramel as well as admirable texture. Enjoy it over the next year.Importer: Dominic Nocerino, Vinifera Imports, Ronkonkoma, NY; tel. (516) 467-5907

The 1999 J-N, an intriguing 85% Chardonnay/15% Sauvignon Blanc blend aged 10+ months in barrique, exhibits a beautiful citrusy nose that builds as it sits in the glass. This impressive dry white reveals high flavor extraction as well as full body. The Sauvignon component adds vibrancy to the fatter, fleshier Chardonnay. Consume it over the next 1-2 years. Importer: Vinifera Imports, Ronkonkoma, NY; tel. (516) 467-5907