This has good focus, with apple, white peach and judicious toast notes that stay fresh through the finish. Drink now. 25,000 cases made, 6,000 cases imported.??–JM??Region: Argentina / Mendoza Select to Add

Gotta hand it to Trivento, Concha y Toro’s Argentine operation: their wines are consistent from year to year. Once again, the Select Chardonnay features a smooth, buttery nose and a well-oaked but healthy palate. It’s woody for sure, but there’s lemony balance. We wouldn’t call this stately or great, but it gets the job done at $11. ——M.S.(2/1/2009)—— 86