Tropical notes on the nose are as good as it gets; otherwise it smells like air freshener. In the mouth, it’s waxy and flat, with bland apple and vanilla flavors. Finishes pithy.——M.S.(6/1/2011)—— 83

An apple pie type of wine, meaning it’s got baked apple, cinnamon and pastry aromas and flavors. The palate is kind of soft and sticky, and with little vital acidity it struggles to keep up. Standard warm-climate Chardonnay. ——M.S.(12/1/2009)—— 83

A step up from the regular Chardonnay but still a wine with issues. In this case, we’re talking about lack of excitement and style. The wine has body, citrus, tropical fruit and a bit of nuttiness, but it falls short of crossing the line that separates the better wines from the average ones.——M.S.(11/15/2007)—— 84