Tropical aromas and flavors of coconut and pineapple are loaded up with vanilla and melted butter. A slight hint of varnish detracts from the package and most likely indicates that it needs to be consumed soon—the wine might have been better a few months back. ——J.C.(7/1/2002)—— 84

Smooth and silky, with spicy pear and nutmeg aromas and flavors that extend into a solid finish. Has a soft, generous feel. Drink now. 600 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Padthaway Select to Add

Don’t let the youngsters get a hold of this pale-gold Chardonnay: The medium-bodied wine has easy-to-drink, apple-cidery flavors, with such low acidity that you might mistake it for a nonalcoholic cider. The sunny bouquet has lemongrass, apple and date highlights.——D.T.(9/1/2001)—— 84