A beautiful effort from Gainey, this 2004 Chardonnay Limited Selection exhibits aromas and flavors of ripe melon, honeyed oranges, tangerines, apple blossoms, and a judicious touch of oak. Medium to full-bodied with good acidity as well as a long, layered finish, it should drink well for 2-3 years.Tel. (805) 688-0558

Gainey’s Limited Selection Chard has been a remarkably consistent wine, hanging onto its minerally rich Santa Rita character through vintage variations. The ’04 retains the wine’s sleek elegance, rich without being heavy, offering a wealth of tropical fruit, limestone and new oak flavors. ——S.H.(5/1/2007)—— 91