The nose on this bottling blends savory depth with floral lightness, combining sandalwood, seared Meyer lemon peels, butterscotch, hot sandstone and flashes of honeysuckle on the nose. Sea salt and nectarine lead toward marshmallow and wood in the finish, wrapped in a structure that's firm but seamless. MATT KETTMANN

The 2016 Chardonnay is a very pretty wine. Tangerine peel, tropical overtones, mint and butter notes give the 2016 a decidedly extroverted feel in terms of its flavor profile, and yet the wine remains a bit compact in its overall feel. In 2016, the fruit was brought in entirely in August, which is historically on the early side. The 2016 will drink nicely with minimal cellaring, although time in bottle should help the mid-palate flesh out a bit more. -- Antonio Galloni

(92+ points) The 2016 Chardonnay Estate opens with vibrant aromas of biscotti, white flowers, yogurt and honeyed pear. The palate is initially round, rich and concentrated, first hinting at and later revealing a polished core of precise acidity on the finish. As with many vintages of Mount Eden Chardonnay, it becomes increasingly flashy and forward with aeration and should continue to improve in the cellar. - Matthew Luczy