This may be the finest Chardonnay I have tasted from Pierro. It boasts stunning aromatics of white peaches, orange rind, and subtle French oak. Rich and medium to full-bodied, with crisp acidity as well as laser-like clarity, this is a full, intense yet remarkably stylish and harmonious Chardonnay to drink over the next 2-3 years. Importer: Ted Schrauth, Old Vines Australia, imported by Epic Wines, Santa Cruz, CA, tel. (831) 689-9080; Commonwealth Wines, Mansfield, MA, tel. (508) 261-9300; and Domaine Select, New York, NY, tel. (212) 279-0799

Beautifully round and polished, an elegant Chardonnay with honeyed pear and ripe peach flavors, picking up a fresh orange peel note as the finish lasts. Drink now through 2008. 380 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Western Australia / Margaret River Select to Add

The palate’s yellow fruit is tropical but not sweet. The wine is round and smooth in the mouth; wood doesn’t play a major role until the finish, which is a little toasty.——W.E.(10/1/2003)—— 90