Exhibits aromas of ripe stone fruit—apricot, peach and pear—along with tropical notes of deliciously ripe banana and pineapple. Brown spices such as clove, nutmeg and hazelnut frame the intense fruit. Lush and rich tropical flavors abound in its multi-textured and viscous palate.

95 points, Connoisseurs' Guide (Dec. 07): “On the one hand dense, deep and very well-extracted, yet on the other both bright and balanced, this generously fruited offering is rife with wonderfully well-fit elements of juicy apples, citrus, sweet toast and cream in its rich aromas and follows with full-scaled flavors of real complexity and depth. A touch viscous but alive and in very fine balance from front to back, it continues to unfold at the finish with long flavors of fruit, minerals, spice and rich oak. There is far more wine here than first meets the nose and palate, and its remarkable impressions of layering tied to its perfectly focused Chardonnay fruit move this exceptional effort convincingly to the head of the class.”

90 points, Wine Spectator (December 15, 2007): “Refreshing, intense and vibrant, with a mix of spice, floral, fig and apricot flavors …”

90 Points, Wine Enthusiast (December 15, 2007): “They pulled out all the stops on this white burgundy inspired Chard. Complex and intriguing …”

This wine was recently featured in The California Wine Club's wine of the month club.