There’s a good Chardonnay in here, crisply acidic and dry, with rich pineapple, pear and green apple flavors. But oak unfortunately swamps everything in a tsunami of buttered toast and caramel. ——S.H.(6/1/2011)—— 84

Bargetto’s ’06 reserve from their Regan Vineyards is a rich, creamy wine. It brims with classic coastal acidity and ripe flavors of grilled pineapples and roasted hazelnuts, with interesting notes of charred oak and minerals.——S.H.(2/1/2009)—— 90