Pale straw color. Initial aromas of honey, lemon, orange blossom, fig, and banana jump readily out of the glass. Layers of citrus, honey, and crème brulee flavor the palate, surrounded by lively acidity. The finish starts subtle, yet focused then begins it’s ascent to a lengthy, multi-dimensional finish of fruit and spice.

95 Points, Restaurant Wine: "Supple and ripely flavored, this is an excellent Chardonnay at the price. It is full bodied, smoothly textured, and long on the palate, with a finish tasting of pineapple, roasted nut, peach, and lemon peel.

91 points, The Connoisseurs' Guide (Dec. 2007): “Wonderfully outgoing and full of bright, energetic, juicy fruit in its Fuji apple and sweet citrus first smells, the nose is given a big boost in richness from supportive seasonings of creamy oak and roasted nuts. Full but not heavy on the palate and well-balanced without losing its supple tactile impressions, this is an easy wine to like for service with cracked crab and other sweet seafoods over the next six to twelve months. And, it will certainly reward those who would cellar it.”

Drink now or hold up to 2013. 

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