The 2006 Chardonnay is sourced from the Celilo Vineyard, one of the finest sites for this varietal. It was aged for 12 months in 70% new French oak. Light gold in color, it reveals aromas of buttered popcorn, poached pear, apple, and baking spices. On the palate it is round, smooth-textured, intense, and mouth-filling. This well-balanced, lengthy Chardonnay may well evolve for 2-3 years and should deliver pleasure through 2017. It is an outstanding value in high-class Chardonnay. Tranche Cellars is a label owned by Corliss.Tel. (509) 526-4400; www.corlissestates.com

The 2005 Chardonnay was barrel-fermented and aged sur lie for 10 months in 60% new French oak. It is light gold-colored with an attractive nose of toasty oak, baked apple, poached pear, white peach and hazel nuts. Ripe and already exhibiting some complexity, this well-balanced, lengthy effort will drink well for another 4-5 years. Tranche Cellars is the alternate label used by Corliss Estates for their white wines.Tel. (509) 526-4400; www.corlissestates.com