The 2013 Varner Chardonnay Amphitheater Block Spring Ridge Vineyard comes from a two-acre south-facing site with the Old Wente clone. It’s a beauty, with notes of pineapple, honeysuckle, damp earth and brioche. It is rich and full-bodied with crisp acidity and an elegant, fresh, lively style. Only 25% new French oak is used, which is their general rule, but its influence is very nuanced. It should drink well for 5-6 years.