Flaunting a gorgeous nose of ripe apricots, warm pineapples and green mango, with touches of cashew pieces, cedar, beeswax and toast, the medium-bodied 2012 Chardonnay delivers outstanding concentration of stone fruit and nutty/toasty flavor layers on the palate along with a racy line of acidity and a long finish that has a lovely, spicy character. Drink it now to 2019+. Importer: Epicurean Wines, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 923-1376

Light yellow. Lemon zest, poached pear and honeysuckle on the intensely perfumed nose. Juicy citrus, pit and orchard fruit flavors are firmed by dusty minerality, which adds refreshing lift and incisive cut. Dry, stony and pure, showing a suave blend of power and vivacity and excellent finishing clarity.