The 2006 Art Series Chardonnay spent 12 months in new French oak with 10% of the wine going through malolactic fermentation. Medium straw-colored, it offers up a superb perfume of pain grille, biscotti, baked apple, poached pear, and tropical notes. Creamy textured, elegant, and concentrated, this savory Chardonnay will evolve for several years and drink well through 2016. Leeuwin Estate is one of the icon wineries of Western Australia and their Artist Series Chardonnay is an annual contender for Australia’s best. Importer: Old Bridge Cellars, Napa, CA; www.oldbridgecellars.com

Harmonious, complete and deftly balanced to emphasize pear, green guava and spice flavors, lingering effortlessly on a graceful, open-textured frame. Not as dramatic as some vintages, but so welcoming you want a second glass. Drink now through 2020. 500 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Western Australia / Margaret River Select to Add