Rusack’s 2012 Chardonnay Santa Barbara County is a smoking value! Coming 60% from Bien Nacido and 40% from Sierra Madre, it spent 10 months in 22% new French oak prior to bottling. It exhibits classy lychee, tangerine and citrus blossom aromas and flavors in a forward, sweetly fruited and supple style that’s hard to resist. I don’t think it will make old bones, but it will dish out plenty of pleasure over the coming couple of years. Tel. (805) 698-7318; www.rusackvineyards.com