The 2000 Chardonnay Art Series is one of the greatest Chardonnays I have ever tasted from Australia. Possessing the texture, intensity, and precision of a great grand cru white Burgundy, it builds subtly in the mouth offering huge flavor intensity, yet managing to remain elegant as well as restrained, authoritatively rich, and intense. Notes of butter, oranges, honeysuckle, and pears are apparent, with the oak component kept well in the background. Tremendously intense and powerful, yet subtle, this young Chardonnay should drink well for 5-6 years, possibly longer. Importer: Rob McDonald, Old Bridge Cellars, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 258-9552

Has welcome refinement to the subtle pear, aromatic lime and mineral flavors, which echo enticingly with the beautifully modulated oak on the finish. Has miles to go before it's all there. Not quite the blockbuster it can be in its brilliant years, but bright and generous. Drink now through 2012. 500 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Western Australia / Margaret River Select to Add

這款葡萄酒頗具精致典雅之美。該酒的風(fēng)味中帶有乳脂、香草和核果類水果的味道，但是那些經(jīng)常一起出現(xiàn)的烤面包和黃油的味道在此酒中卻找不到任何痕跡。這款酒的香氣中帶有酸爽的柑橘味。悠長(zhǎng)的余味中帶有香草豆莢和百香果的味道。評(píng)分：91。