It really is bone dry, and with very high acidity, almost what the French call petillant, or slightly sparkling. The flavors veer to fresh green apples. Unusual, and not for everyone, but distinctive and clean. ——S.H.(9/1/2003)—— 86

This isn’t sweet enough to be a dessert wine. In fact, this self-described “off-dry” wine is no sweeter than many pop style Chardonnays these days that claim to be dry. It has apple and honeysuckle flavors and almost an effervescence. ——S.H.(9/1/2003)—— 85