Light snow followed by a wet Spring delayed the growing season; harvest came late with our last Chardonnay harvested on October 3. Still youthful with melon and pear aromas; a hint of flintiness adds complexity and interest. Creamy, well-balanced and a sweet vanilla finish. Lovely now. Will age well for at least another two years.

An excellent growing season with our coolest Summer in 25 years brought lovely fruit at harvest. A perfect example of a balanced, well-aged Chardonnay: grapefruit, sweet cream, flinty, has developed nice bottle bouquet. Rich on the palate, vanilla toastiness adds depth to the wine. Elegant in balance. Enjoy now or within the year.

Ideal growing season: good Winter rains and a long, cool Summer. Floral, melon and citrus aromas. Fresh, lively with notes of custard, flint, toast and vanilla. Will continue to develop and age for at least two more years.

Good Winter rains, early budbreak, cool Summer temperatures, even paced harvest. Surprisingly young with a sweet grapefruit entry. Flinty, creamy, rich, vanilla toastiness. Excellent balance. Will age well for at least another year.

Rich, engaging, still young. Bright aromas of cassis, cola, spice and mint. Dark chocolate, leather and smoky oak notes add richness and complexity to the wine.
 

Elegant, velvety, youthful. Ripe fruit aromas of black cherries, cola and plums. Supple with chocolate and vanilla toastiness. Complex structure that ensures its longevity.

Lovely, complex, aging well. Smooth entry with notes of cassis and mint. Rich in body, sweet fruit richness in the midpalate. Beef, dark chocolate and vanilla flavors enhance the bouquet. Long finish.

Enjoyable now, simple. Strawberry jam, cola and spice aromas. Soft on the palate with notes of cedar and milk chocolate. Nice nuances of bottle bouquet.
 

Enticing, aging well. Aromas of strawberries, fresh mint and cola. Dark chocolate, leather and toasty notes add richness and complexity to the wine. Long, soft finish.
 

Elegant, aging well, earthy, herbal notes. Aromas of cassis, cedar and beef. Rich entry, supple mouthfeel with vanilla toastiness, leather notes and chocolate flavors.
 

Young, meaty, hints of cherry and cedar; long finish, dark chocolate. We believe more aging will soften and deepen this "best vintage of the 90s."
 

Plums, tobacco, showing its age. Round, soft, rich sweet fruit; dark chocolate.
 

Rich, sweet, strawberry/cherry aromas, hint of leather, lighter color, crisp, well-balanced.
 

Well-aged with aromas of blackberries, violets; dusty dark chocolate; hint of vanilla, soft.
 

Lovely, rich herbal aromas, mint; chewy, dark chocolate, rich structure with more age-abiligy.
 

Showing soft aromas of dried cherries, sweet chocolate, pepper; velvety finish; slightly vegetal, nice balance.