A light-colored, lemon-zesty, cool-vintage Chardonnay that’s fruit forward but has great balance and finish, light on the tongue and easygoing all around. With stone fruit and a hint of vanilla, this affordable white should also be fairly easy to find (almost 4,000 cases made) and a successful pairing with a range of lighter salads and seafood dishes. ——V.B.(9/1/2011)—— 89