The 1998 Chardonnay Charles Heintz (made from an old Wente clone) reveals exotic passion, mango, and tangerine fruit. There is lively acidity, medium body, underlying wet stone-like notions, nicely integrated French oak, fine intensity, and a long finish. This offering will be even better with 6-12 months of additional age, and will keep for 4-5 years. (release date Spring 2000) Most of Littorai's production is sold via a mailing list. Tel. (707) 963-4762; Fax (707) 963-7332