2005 Stoller Dundee Hills Chardonnay (Previously $28)

91 points from Wine & Spirits Magazine: "From estate fruit on one of the prettiest slopes in the Dundee Hills, this generous wine has a ripe pear and melon sweetness, along with a caramel note that makes it ample and rich. Brisk acidity and a hint of warmth give it structure and hold the fruit gently in suspension. A stylish wine for roast brook trout and herbed potatoes." (10/07) From Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2005 Chardonnay Estate was 100% barrel fermented with 67% of the wine going through malolactic fermentation. It offers up a toasty nose of baked apple, butterscotch, with a hint of tropical fruits in the background. This leads to a medium-bodied, harmonious, racy Chardonnay with lively acidity and solid length. Enjoy it over the next 5 years. Stoller Vineyards is a 373 acre estate in the Dundee Hills AVA. Planting began in 1995 and there are now 130 acres under vine. The winery’s first vintage was 2001." (Oct. 2007) From Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Yellow-gold. Spicy pear and apple on the nose, with a subtle floral quality adding complexity. Fresh and precise, with energetic green melon and yellow apple flavors. Finishes with good mineral bite and persistence. (Apr. 2008)