Hints of wisteria and lemon blossom give this dilute Chardonnay a respectable bouquet, while the palate is mild and tastes like bites of lemon, apple and orange. There’s not much weight or stuffing to it, but it’s generally clean and inoffensive.——M.S.(8/1/2009)—— 83

Waxy aromas of scented candles and canned pears define the nose. The palate is low on acid and thus tastes soft and remotely of Bartlett pear and peach. Light on the finish; thus it needs to be drunk now.——M.S.(8/1/2008)—— 82

Flaccid, with a faint brown apple note. 20,000 cases imported.??–JM??Region: Argentina / Mendoza Select to Add

A little gold and heavy, indicating that it’s now or never for this hefty, walnutty Chardonnay. The flavors of apple, melon and papaya are a touch weighty but they avoid stickiness. And there’s a little butterscotch at the end, which isn’t bad. Drink now.——M.S.(12/1/2007)—— 83