The 2008 Chardonnay Reserve is a more steely, concentrated, complex style of Chardonnay displaying white corn, white currant, lemon, nectarine and tropical fruit notes. This medium to full-bodied white is nicely buttressed by good acidity as well as discrete oak. Drink this impressively endowed effort over the next several years.This ancient winery, established in 1884, resurfaced in 1992.Tel. (707) 942-0753

A fine Chardonnay, showing cool weather influence in the brisk acidity and ripe flavors, which veer toward tart green apples, peaches and tangerines. The oak has been tastefully applied. ——S.H.(4/1/2011)—— 90