這款Chardonnay葡萄酒徒有虛名。此酒風(fēng)味單調(diào)，帶有甜杏子、橘子和人造橡木味，口感平淡如水。評分：82。

Sweet and oaky, in the modern style, with oodles of buttered toast, caramel corn, vanilla cream and pineapple jam flavors. ——S.H.(6/1/2010)—— 83

A bit thin and earthy, but dry, with modest, everyday flavors of peaches and pears.——S.H.(12/1/2009)—— 84

Manfred Esser ran Cuvaison, so he knows Chardonnay. This wine is mainly from Clarksburg, and shows good ripeness, but is balanced by firm acidity. Barrel fermented and aged sur lie, it’s crisp and fruity, with freshly picked apple, pineapple, peach, mango and vanilla flavors that finish dry and spicy. The acidity really is racy. At 19,000 cases, it is widely available.——S.H.(11/15/2006)—— 85

Rather vegetal in aroma, although it has simple, fruity flavors. ——S.H.(6/1/2005)—— 82