The 1999 Chardonnay Wildwood Vineyard possesses high acidity as well as alcohol. A high-toned, austere, mineral-dominated effort, it exhibits a crisp personality, excellent concentration, and notes of lemon, grapefruit, white peaches, and wet stones. It should develop into a complex Chardonnay that will age well for 3-4 years. (Release date 08/01)Tel. (707) 833-5501; Fax (707) 833-2204

The aroma is a great burst of mineral and tropical fruit, so good you just have to taste it. Follows through brilliantly, with all sorts of fruit flavors, lavishly oaked and with a steely, stony nerve. The finish is spicy and acidic. This is a distinguished single-vineyard wine, not a me-too, but an authentic product of terroir. For this kind of quality, it’s also a good value. —S.H.——S.H.(5/1/2002)—— 93