Serious Chardonnays are being produced by new winemaker, Graham Weerts, at Jess Jackson’s Alexander Valley estate, Stonestreet. A new offering is the 300-case cuvee of 2005 Chardonnay Broken Road, which was aged in 42% new French oak, fermented with indigenous yeasts, and was put through full malolactic. It possesses abundant mineral and honeyed citrus characteristics along with a subtle notion of wood, an excellent texture, and a long, tannic, structured finish. Produced from a vineyard planted at an 1,800 foot elevation, this beauty is, sadly, limited in availability. Enjoy it over the next 4-5 years. Tel. (800) 355-8008; Fax (707) 433-9469