The 2010 Chardonnay Lot 5 came from yields less than half of the Falaris cuvee while spending 9 months in French oak. Light gold in color with notions of toast, mineral, floral notes, and tropical aromas, it displays a creamy palate, excellent depth, vibrant acidity (a pH of only 3.02), savory flavors, and a pleasure-bent personality. Drink this impressive Chablis-like effort over the next 3-4 years. Vina Leyda, named for the region in which it is located, specializes in cool-climate wines. The new collection ranges from excellent to outstanding.Importer: Winebow, New York, NY; www.winebow.com

Leyda’s 2009 Chardonnay Lot 5 is medium straw-colored with a green tint. It offers a nose of subtle oak, mineral, poached pear, and apple leading to an incipiently complex Chardonnay with a firm acid structure and excellent length. It should drink well for 4-5 years, possible longer. Importer: Winebow, Montvale, NJ; www.winebow.com

The 2008 Chardonnay Lot 5 Wild Yeasts was barrel-fermented in 30% new French oak after which it spent another 10 months in barrel. Light gold-colored, it offers toasty, slightly tropical aromas. Rounder and creamier than the Falaris Hill, it shows off excellent minerality, lively acidity, and a lengthy finish. It can be enjoyed over the next 4-5 years. The owners of Leyda were the first to arrive in this up-and-coming cool-climate region and took its name as the name of their winery.Importer: Winebow Inc., Montvale, NJ: Tel: (201) 465-0620

The best of the Chardonnays (and the most expensive) is the 2006 Chardonnay Lot 5 Wild Yeasts. It features nicely integrated oak aromas, along with mineral, almonds, white peach, and baked apple scents. Creamy textured, complex, and nicely balanced, the wine has excellent depth and a pure finish. It will offer pleasure over the next three years. Importer: Winebow Inc., Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620