With respect to the 2008 Chardonnay, the wine underwent 95% malolactic fermentation and was aged on the lees for 12 months. It has very good definition on the nose, more so than the 2007. There is a sense of reserve here and with time a touch of rosewater. The palate is well balanced with a waxy entry, displaying fine minerality with crisp citrus fruit, lime and crushed stone on the finish. This is an excellent Martinborough Chardonnay. Drink now-2015. Importer: The Sorting Table, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 603-1460

A medium-bodied Chardonnay with a slight lactic note to it, the 2008 Martinborough Vineyard Chardonnay is crisp and long on the finish, highlighting its flavors of vanilla and pineapple. Might improve with another year or two in the bottle.——J.C.(6/1/2011)—— 87