Another lovely, expressive Carneros Chardonnay from Beaulieu. They’ve actually lowered the price over the years, which makes this rich wine a value. Dry, crisp and creamy, it offers flavors of pineapples, pears, honeysuckle flower, vanilla and cinnamon spice, with a minerally grounding. ——S.H.(11/1/2009)—— 88

Shows the limpid quality of Carneros Chard, with its crisp acidity and tang of minerality. The fruit veers toward green apples and pineapples, and as good as it is, the palate needs to be a little stronger and more concentrated.——S.H.(9/1/2007)—— 86