A light green/gold hue is accompanied by scents of orange rinds and tropical fruits (primarily honeyed pineapple) in this straightforward, medium-bodied, slightly oaky Chardonnay. Drink it over the next year.Tel. (707) 942-6266; Fax (707) 942-5732

From a winery that’s excelled at Chardonnay for many years comes this impressive wine. It’s explosive in tangerines, mangoes, pineapples, cinnamon, vanilla, buttercream and toast, with a long finish of roasted hazelnuts and smoky honey. Absolutely delicious.——S.H.(12/1/2005)—— 92