The 2009 Chardonnay has a delicate to moderate intensity of white peach and fresh pear slice aromas with nuances of cream and peach kernel. Light to medium bodied, crisp and clean, it has just enough silkiness and flavor concentration in the mid-palate, finishing long and purely fruited. Drink it now to 2013. Cooralook is a range of well priced wines developed by Yabby Lake Winery, which has branched out from Mornington Peninsula to produce regionally expressive wines from the Strathbogie Ranges and Heathcote. Adeptly forged by winemaker Tom Carson, formerly of Yering Station, these wines offer very good value.Importer: Yabby Lake Vineyard Inc., Lafayette, CA; tel. (925) 962-9229

Made in a fresh, fruit-driven style, the 2008 Cooralook Chardonnay displays vibrant lemon-lime and nectarine aromas, remaining similarly effusive on the palate, where it takes on tropical overtones. A bit on the simple side, but very good, it will scratch your fruit itch.——J.C.(11/1/2009)—— 87