You want decadence opulence and fabulosity in your Chardonnay? This one's for you. It's tremendous in ripe pineapple pear peach mango lime tangerine and papaya flavors. So much fruit while the oak application is never heavy handed applying just the right touch of buttered toast. Where does all that vanilla honey come from? A magnificent example of a first-growth California Chardonnay at a great price.

A wine of significant potential the 2011 Chardonnay Bien Nacido Block UU (from tank) is cool and beautifully focused with lovely purity in its aromas and flavors. Flowers lemon peel crushed rocks and spices are layered into the energetic polished finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016.