The aromas and tastes of oak dominate this Chardonnay, with buttered toast and sweet caramel riding high over the pineapple, mango and pear flavors. But crisp acidity provides needed balance, and there’s a fine minerality that gives a tang of stone. A good price for a Chard this complicated. ——S.H.(12/15/2010)—— 87

Crisp and zesty, this Chard has very bright, pure flavors of tangerines, limes, pineapples and vanilla-caramel oak. High acidity balances the honeyed sweetness. ——S.H.(5/1/2007)—— 87

Minerally and crisp, a sleek, angular wine without the big tropical fruits normally found in this AVA, but very nice nonetheless. Flavors of stone and citrus are accompanied by bracing acids. Nice with shellfish.——S.H.(12/1/2003)—— 86