A clean, brisk Chardonnay made from this small, cool part of Monterey County’s Salinas Valley. Shows its region’s bright acidity, and also its long hangtime flavors of pineapples, peaches, green apples, limes and minerals. Nothing fancy or showy, just a really nice Chard at a fair price. ——S.H.(10/1/2010)—— 88

Super-rich in tropical fruit, pineapple, apricot, pear and vanilla custard flavors, this is a useful, crowd-pleasing Chardonnay at an affordable price.——S.H.(8/1/2009)—— 84

Simple and sweet, with white sugared peach and apricot flavors. It’s almost a dessert wine. ——S.H.(5/1/2007)—— 82

Kind of sweet and simple, but the very ripe flavors are palate flattering, and it gives nice smoky, vanilla notes from oak.——S.H.(5/1/2005)—— 84

From this cool-climate region, a crisp, dry wine that veers toward apple flavors. It feels lively and perky in the mouth, with good acids that come from chilly weather. A touch of oak adds spicy nuances. It’s a good value in a lean Chardonnay. —S.H.——S.H.(5/1/2002)—— 87