The 2008 Reserve Chardonnay was 50% barrel-fermented and part of the wine went through malolactic fermentation. The nose offers up baking spices, toast notes, white peach, and poached pear. With good acidity, the wine is reminiscent of a mid-level Chablis. The flavors are savory and the wine has solid length. Drink it over the next 3-4 years.Finca Sophenia produces all of its wines from estate fruit with the exception of the Torrontes. The winery has a good presence in the USA market with 20-25% of the production coming here.Importer: The Country Vintner, Ashland, VA; tel. (804) 752-3680

Fresh, with a lively floral note that bounces through the pear, apple and melon notes, with good length. Drink now. 1,500 cases made, 500 cases imported.??–JM??Region: Argentina / Mendoza / Tupungato Select to Add

Reduction, iodine and matchstick aromas cloud up the bouquet, while the heavy palate is both sweet and sour. In the grand scheme of things, this wine just isn’t very good. It smells and tastes nothing like quality Chardonnay.——M.S.(12/31/2009)—— 81