Massive, as are all of Talbott’s 2005 Chardonnays. The Cuvee Carlotta brings together powerful, smoky new oak with extraordinarily ripe fruit to make for a wine of fantastic opulence and decadence. The flavors are endless, a cascade of pineapple jam, apricot creme brulee, butterscotch, cinnamon toast, vanilla cream and cotton candy flavors. As sweet as that sounds, the finish is thoroughly dry and very long. ——S.H.(2/1/2009)—— 95