The 2008 Chardonnay reveals a greenish hue to its medium straw color as well as a super-intense nose of mandarin oranges, quince, white peaches, and hints of brioche and earth. Full-bodied with good underlying minerality, this crisp, elegant, fresh white wine is another superb effort from a winery that has a Midas touch with Chardonnay. Pahlmeyer's Napa offerings were reviewed in issue #186, but they also produce two fascinating wines from the Sonoma Coast. Tel. (707) 255-2321; Fax (707) 255-6786