Rich, fruity notions of oranges and pineapples are found in the medium to full-bodied, full-flavored, honeyed 1999 Chardonnay Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard. The wood is kept in the background in this delicious, fruity 1999. Drink it over the next year. Tel. (408) 867-5832

Hickory smoke and toast mark the nose, but underneath there’s solid peach, pear and apple fruit, which carry the oak effortlessly through the long finish.——W.E.(6/1/2000)—— 90