The 1999 Chardonnay Private Reserve (20,000 cases) enjoys about 75% new oak. It is a structured, smoky, buttery, fat effort with oodles of honeyed fruit as well as outstanding ripeness, all wrapped in high quality wood. Full-bodied and dense, this exceptional wine will drink well for 1-2 years.
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