The 2009 Cold Creek Chardonnay offers up notes of buttered popcorn, pear, and spiced apple aromas. Savory, well-balanced and lengthy, this well-made Chardonnay will provide enjoyment for another 4-5 years. Consistent excellence is the theme at Januik Winery where quality wines and fair prices go hand in hand. The latest collection includes two white wines.Tel. (425) 481-5502; www.januikwinery.com

Cold Creek is a great Chardonnay site, and winemaker Mike Januik has been making wine from these grapes since his years at Chateau Ste. Michelle. A sleek, sculptural, finely detailed effort, this mixes pretty orange and citrus and light tropical fruits with racy acidity and subtle streaks of butterscotch and caramel. ——P.G.(11/1/2011)—— 93