Inviting aromas of ripe pear, vanilla, smoke and warm toasted flavors. Notable for its balance and smooth, rich texture. This is a really tasty chardonnay with lots of well-integrated oak flavors. The fruit is sourced from the Persephone Vineyard, Sur Lie 6 Months in French Oak, 25% new. (Best 2013-2018) - February, 2013 (JD)