Coming from Mendoza clone fruit and barrel fermented in French barriques, 15% new, the 2009 Premo Chardonnay offers delicate, restrained notes of lemon curd and peach blossom with a little toasted almond and touch of fresh bread. Full bodied, rich and tightly-knit, it has a wonderfully creamy texture and is well balanced by crisp acidity, finishing long and yeasty / savory with hint of grapefruit. Consider drinking this one 2012 to 2016+. Importer: Luxe Importers, FL, USA

The 2006 Premo Chardonnay is sourced from what must be some of New Zealand’s oldest vines: 28-year old Mendoza clone Chardonnay, this has a well-defined, slightly reticent nose with notes of lime, orange zest and a touch of cold granite. The palate is nicely balanced with prudent use of oak, nice tension, not particularly complex but it has an appealing lime/spicy finish. Very fine. Drink now-2012.Importer: New World Wine Imports, Inc., 6316 Outlook Ave, Oakland, Ca 94605 Office: 510-636-4016, Fax: 510-380-7238, Leonie@nwwii.com