The 2018 Chardonnay Lolita Ranch has pure aromas of roasted almonds, saline, white peaches and honeysuckle with an underlying mineral character. The palate is satiny, seamlessly fresh and transparent, with bright, citrusy fruits at this youthful stage and a long, mineral-driven finish. 193 cases produced.

The 2017 Chardonnay Lolita Ranch has a fresh fruit profile, with bright notes of white peach and orchard fruits accented by citrus and floral hints. Light to medium-bodied, the palate is bright and tangy with lots of zip and zing from its citrusy character, finishing uplifted.

With youthfully subdued aromas of white peach, lime peel and wet stone, the 2016 Chardonnay Lolita Ranch is medium-bodied with good flavor layers and nutty/honeyed nuances coming through on the finish. 196 cases produced.

The 2014 Chardonnay Lolita Ranch has complex savory bread and nut notes over a core of warm apricots, dried pineapples and musk melon with a waft of honeysuckle. Full-bodied, rich and seductively opulent in the mouth, it has loads of savory and spicy layers complimenting the tropical fruits, finishing with great persistence.

A California version of Corton-Charlemagne, the 2013 Chardonnay Lolita Ranch, which comes from old Wente clone, shows lemon meringue pie, a hint of crushed rock, and ripe apple and peach blossom notes. The wine has terrific fruit and should continue to drink well for another 5-8 years.