The pure, long, layered 2005 Chardonnay Allen Vineyard possesses notes of orange and lemon blossoms, high acidity, medium to full body, and a liquid minerality. Tel. (707) 433-6425; Fax (707) 433-6546

The pure, long, layered 2005 Chardonnay Allen Vineyard possesses notes of orange and lemon blossoms, high acidity, medium to full body, and a liquid minerality. Tel. (707) 433-6425; Fax (707) 433-6546

The very fine Allen Vineyard, on Westside Road in the tenderloin of the appellation, has produced a high-quality Chardonnay that is capable of some bottle aging. Dry and savory, it shows a strong mineral component to the pie filling limes, lemondrop, apple, fig and roasted hazelnut flavors. Should develop before fading, over the next 5 years.——S.H.(2/1/2008)—— 92