The 2001 Chardonnay Hawk Hill Vineyard (the last vineyard before entering the Sonoma Coast designation) possesses 14.7% alcohol. A greenish hue is noticeable in the light straw color. Sumptuous aromas of marmalade, lemon zest, white peaches, and hints of pineapples as well as crushed stones are followed by a medium to full-bodied, Chablis-styled white with beautifully integrated oak and a tremendously long, well-delineated finish. All things considered, 2001 and 2002 are the finest back-to-back vintages I have tasted from Williams-Selyem.Tel. (707) 433-6425; Fax (707) 433-6546

Stunning, a hugely aromatic wine bursting with lemondrop, lemon meringue pie and smoky oak aromas. It detonates in the mouth with sweet lemon custard, vanilla and pear flavors that are enormously rich, accompanied by bright acids that penetrate the nerve endings. Lasts for a long time on the finish. ——S.H.(2/1/2004)—— 95