Packs a lot of bang for your buck. Explodes in pineapple jam, vanilla cream and buttered toast flavors. Could be a little more subtle, but it has the richness people like in a Chardonnay.——S.H.(8/1/2011)—— 88

A beautiful Chardonnay at a great price compared to what’s out there. Shows brilliantly ripe pineapple, pear and guava flavors, with crisp Central Coast acidity and a bracing minerality. Nice to drink by itself, with shellfish or even with a citrus fruit pastry for dessert.——S.H.(9/1/2010)—— 90

Fruity and oaky, if a bit direct. It offers vanilla, buttered popcorn, pineapple creme brulee and Asian spice flavors. Drink now. ——S.H.(12/1/2009)—— 86

Aromas of lemon, honey, caramel, and toast jump from the glass of this light gold-colored Chardonnay. Full-bodied and rich, with good underlying acidity as well as copious fruit and texture, this beauty can be enjoyed over the next 2-3 years.Tel. (805) 934-4332

Oaky and leesy, with a range of fruits from apples through peaches and pineapples, and tingly with dusty spices and acidity. This is a clean, food-friendly Chard, not too sweet——S.H.(3/1/2005)—— 87