Chardonnay grapes star in this rich bubbly. It’s attractive in pear, orange, papaya and toast flavors, with a fine edge of sourdough yeast. The bubbles are a little scoury, but otherwise this is a good price for a vintage sparkling wine.——S.H.(12/15/2011)—— 89

A good, rich bubbly, elegant and easy to drink, with a scoury texture framing flavors of limes, brioche and vanilla. Drink now.——S.H.(12/31/2008)—— 86

Made entirely from Chardonnay, this is the most elegant and delicate of the winery’s current bubblies. It’s a dry, sophisticated wine, with subtle citrus, peach, apple and yeast flavors. If you’ve never cellared a sparkling wine, try stashing this away for up to a decade.——S.H.(12/31/2007)—— 90

All Chardonnay, this wine has a dry elegance that makes it taste really upscale. It shows subtle peach, bread dough, smoky char and vanilla flavors, and is quite acidic. Makes you think of wedding toasts. ——S.H.(12/31/2006)—— 87