該酒十分圓熟，味道明快豐富，但易揮發(fā)，使品鑒者對(duì)酒的評(píng)判偏向中等。梨子和桃子的果味使口感豐滿，但消失得很快。如果該酒在瓶中進(jìn)一步熟成，分?jǐn)?shù)還會(huì)更高。評(píng)分：87。

The 2009 Chardonnay Conner Lee Vineyard was sourced from one of eastern Washington’s finest sites for this varietal. The wine was 100% barrel-fermented and aged for 12 months in a mix of new and used oak. Buttered popcorn, poached pear, spiced apple, and tropical aromas lead to a ripe, spicy, smooth-textured wine that will drink well for another 3-4 years. It, too, is an outstanding value. If I were forced to name a single Washington winery offering the best value across the entire range of their portfolio, it might well be Arbor Crest. I made that statement one year ago and these new releases only reinforce my view.Tel. (509) 927-9463; www.arborcrest.com

A soft, silky scent to open, weaving a tapestry of floral, musk, lemon polish and apple notes. The wine has excellent concentration, a dense midpalate bringing vanilla cream and banana and other tropical fruit flavors to the front. Powerful, with a hint of volatility.——P.G.(2/1/2011)—— 90

The 2007 Chardonnay Conner Lee Vineyard, from one of eastern Washington’s finest sites for Chardonnay, lives up to its name. The wine was barrel-fermented, went through 100% malolactic fermentation, and was aged in 50% new French oak. Medium straw-colored with a green tint, it exhibits an enticing perfume of toasty oak, mineral, hazel nuts, apple, and poached pear. Creamy-textured on the palate, it has excellent depth of flavor, vibrant acidity, and a lengthy, pure finish. It over-delivers in a big way for its humble asking price. Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, located in Spokane, makes excellent wines at a range of price points.Tel. (509) 927-9463; www.arborcrest.com

This is barrel fermented, and it’s for the consumer who loves the oakier style of Chardonnay. This excellent vineyard has the fruit concentration and acidity to stand up to the barrel flavors. ——P.G.(10/1/2010)—— 88