This has good focus, with apple, white peach and judicious toast notes that stay fresh through the finish. Drink now. 25,000 cases made, 6,000 cases imported.??–JM??Region: Argentina / Mendoza Select to Add

Gotta hand it to Trivento, Concha y Toro’s Argentine operation: their wines are consistent from year to year. Once again, the Select Chardonnay features a smooth, buttery nose and a well-oaked but healthy palate. It’s woody for sure, but there’s lemony balance. We wouldn’t call this stately or great, but it gets the job done at $11. ——M.S.(2/1/2009)—— 86

Sweet and tropical on the nose, with ample oak that’s potent but not overpowering. Flavors of banana, nectarine and melon are ripe and candied but supported by healthy acidity, and the finish offers white grapefruit and a mild citrus pithiness. A mouthfilling wine made for modern-day palates.——M.S.(11/1/2008)—— 87

Shows good juicy, round-textured pear and apple flavors, with modest toast on the finish. Nicely done. Drink now. 15,000 cases made, 3,120 cases imported.??–JM??Region: Argentina / Mendoza Select to Add

Light in color and rather sweet, with aromas of pineapple, white corn and candied yams. Plump but not overly oaky, with spiced pear and melon flavors. Leaves somewhat of a canned-fruit impression on the finish. Imported by Banfi Vintners. ——M.S.(11/15/2005)—— 84