Fresh, with a lively floral note that bounces through the pear, apple and melon notes, with good length. Drink now. 1,500 cases made, 500 cases imported.??–JM??Region: Argentina / Mendoza / Tupungato Select to Add

The 2008 Reserve Chardonnay was 50% barrel-fermented and part of the wine went through malolactic fermentation. The nose offers up baking spices, toast notes, white peach, and poached pear. With good acidity, the wine is reminiscent of a mid-level Chablis. The flavors are savory and the wine has solid length. Drink it over the next 3-4 years.Finca Sophenia produces all of its wines from estate fruit with the exception of the Torrontes. The winery has a good presence in the USA market with 20-25% of the production coming here.Importer: The Country Vintner, Ashland, VA; tel. (804) 752-3680

Yellowish to tan in color, this young wine is already showing signs of age, but get it early and you’ll find creamy but sturdy flavors of squash, kumquat and peach. There’s oak in support and plenty of personality. Whether that personality is universally appealing, however, is doubtful.——M.S.(5/1/2008)—— 86