La Crema Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, USA

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An exceptional effort, the 2008 Chardonnay Russian River was put through 100% malolactic fermentation. It exhibits a more honeyed style with notes of brioche, poached pears, and buttery citrus in its elegant, full-bodied personality. This impressively endowed Chardonnay should drink nicely for 3-4 years. Tel. (800) 314-1762; Fax (707) 571-1448

The 2008 Chardonnay Carneros reveals a slightly weightier, bigger mouthfeel. It offers hints of caramelized citrus, honeysuckle, nectarine, and spice as well as an attractive steely minerality. Enjoy it over the next 3-4 years. Tel. (800) 314-1762; Fax (707) 571-1448

New oak gives a vanilla cream and buttered toast accent to this pretty wine, but the basic fruit flavors also are nice, offering varietal waves of pineapples, pears and green apples. It’s a super-drinkable Chardonnay whose richness suggests elaborate fare, like shellfish.——S.H.(11/1/2010)—— 88