There are two Chardonnays in the Beringer portfolio priced under $25. The single vineyard 2006 Chardonnay Stanly Ranch exhibits plenty of honeysuckle, orange blossom, and brioche characteristics along with spicy oak in the background. There is more minerality and elegance than one expects in a Chardonnay of this price range. It's a heck of a bargain. There are two Chardonnays in the Beringer portfolio priced under $25. Despite the enormous size of Beringer's parent company, this winery continues to be a flagship, highly enviable operation, turning out a large quantity of high quality wines that includes some superb values.Tel. (707) 963-7115; Fax (707) 963-1735

The vineyard is an old one, on the Napa side of Carneros. The wine shows the delicate structure, dryness and minerality of the region, with citrus, peach and vanilla oak flavors. It’s an elegant, light-bodied wine meant to be opened now.——S.H.(7/1/2008)—— 86