A fancy Chardonnay, whose 50% new French oak gives a delicious layer of buttered toast and vanilla, but is in keeping with the volume of the underlying wine. Made from grapes grown in some of the best vineyards in eastern Carneros, it’s rich in pineapple, lemon, lime and green apples, with a honeyed finish. ——S.H.(11/1/2011)—— 91

Rich and opulent, in the California coastal style. The grapes come from some respected Carneros vineyards, including Hyde and Stanly Ranch, and the pedigree shows in the balance of ripeness and acidity. With pineapple, mango, green apple, creme brulee and buttered toast flavors, it’s just delicious. Great with Dungeness crab and sourdough bread and butter.——S.H.(8/1/2010)—— 92

A lovely Chardonnay marked not only by ripeness and creamy richness, but a stony minerality that gives it a firm structure. The flavors of pineapples, pears and smoky oak are succulent. Don’t chill this one too much.——S.H.(2/1/2009)—— 90