The 2017 Chardonnay Clone 4, sourced from vines planted in 1971, fermented entirely in stainless steel before being aged for eight months in neutral oak. The nose features poached pears, baked red and yellow apples, pie crust and warm white peach with accents of crushed rock and honey. The palate is light to medium-bodied with a good core of ripe fruits and a lightly rounded texture, countered by zesty acidity and finishing long. A clean, fresh style. 200 cases produced.

The 2016 Chardonnay Clone 4 offers up aromas of musky peach, honey and lemon candy. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, lacking in concentration and rather flaccid and open-knit.

Fred Holloway’s first full vintage started off with a bang. This big, complex Chardonnay has aromas of tropical fruit underscored by butterscotch and mint. The flavors burst with pineapple and a touch of menthol, while the long, buttery finish is perfectly complemented by racy acidity. ——W.E.(10/1/2002)—— 91