A smooth and floral everyday Chardonnay. Great for light entertaining or sitting down with an evening meal.

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  Colin Talcroft

  A rich, expressive nose characterized by citrus notes—blood orange rind comes to mind—and ripe grapey scents with suggestions of wood and fresh tatami mat. Distant, dusky floral hints as well. Less opulent than some white Burgundies, but has presence—its own kind of quiet power—along with elegance and delicacy. Beautiful, long, lingering acid on the finish makes this wine seductive and already drinkable, but likely to improve with more time in bottle.

  Food pairing: Crab, lobster, seafood stew, grilled herbed fish

Somewhat rustic yet round and balanced, and with a mineral lemon taste, this Chardonnay is quick and firm in its youth and develops a smoother and more supple feel over time. Another fine white Burgundy for casual occasions.

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  Deborah Adeyanju

  The nose conjures up ripe green apple peel, chalk, and sweet spice. The attack is marked by intense fruit and energizing acidity—like biting into a green apple. Later, notable for its creamy, slightly viscous texture. Attractive for layered caramel notes on a lengthy, fruity finish. Nicely balanced. Young and appealing now, but seems likely to improve through 2016.

  Food pairing: Shellfish in cream sauce

Somewhat rustic yet round and balanced, and with a mineral lemon taste, this Chardonnay Village is quick and firm in its youth and develops a smoother and more supple feel over time. Another fine white Burgundy for casual occasions.

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  Colin Talcroft

  Scents of hay and pear blossom and distant toasty hints mix with more perfumed, floral scents (acacia) for a complex nose that sends the mind searching for adjectives. Shows lovely poise on the palate, balanced between a fruity, rich mouthfeel and crisp, persistent acidity apparent behind the fruit and through to a lingering, acid-dominated finish with the most delicate of slightly grippy tannins. Still young, but this wine has the structure to suggest it will reward cellaring.

  Food pairing: oysters, other shellfish, fish, pasta with light cream sauce, asparagus risotto

A straight-ahead, fruit-forward, everyday drinking Pinot Noir. Enjoy now!

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  Colin Talcroft

  Toasty oak, cherries, and cocoa rise up from the glass. Immediately appealing, with rich, round fruit, and layers of cola spice and chocolate on the palate, but has a good acid bite on the mid-palate and balancing tannins on an extended finish. Combines structure with a silky roundness. Young, yet drinkable even now. Will improve with time. Excellent value.

  Food pairing: Duck; lamb; roasted chicken; earthy, mushroom-scented dishes

Made from vineyards up on the hillside above Vernon, this is a good, spicy Chardonnay. And the quality is superb: our only Premier Cru Pernand wine!

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  Colin Talcroft

  An appetizing nose suggests parsley and other fresh herbs, hay, and flowers. Nicely balanced, managing to seem both opulent and restrained at the same time. Slightly heady and with a piercing acidity that teases the tip of the tongue and gives the wine intensity on a finish marked by delicate, gritty tannins. Notable for an extraordinarily long finish. Approachable now but likely to reward cellaring.

  Food pairing: Aperitif; oysters; grilled, herbed fish; roasted, herbed chicken