This is a nice Chardonnay to drink with shellfish, particularly grilled shrimp. It’s dry and crisp in acidity, with rich pineapple, green apple and pear flavors, accented with sweet, toasty oak. ——S.H.(4/1/2011)—— 88

A lovely, drink-me-now Chardonnay that shows off the variety with cool-climate flair. Dry and crisp, it has rich flavors of pineapples, pears and papayas, with a smoky, oaky creaminess. Will hold and develop nutty complexities beyond 2010.——S.H.(12/15/2009)—— 89

This is the winery’s first Chard with a Sonoma Coast appellation, and it’s drier and more acidic and minerally than past bottlings. That’s a good thing. It makes the wine a standout partner for food. With subtle lime, green apple, green pea and smoky oak flavors, it’s a crisp, versatile wine across a vast range of fare. ——S.H.(11/15/2008)—— 88