This medium gold beauty needed to unwind for about 12 hours before revealing its true potential. There is incredible depth to this wine with an abundance of lemon curd, crème brulee, and bright yellow citrus fruits along with a touch of sweet toasty oak in the background. It is a classically made Napa styled Chardonnay, nearly a mirror image of Far Niente. The rich mouth-feel and mid-palate textures carry through to a long and bright finish.

By W Peter Hoyne