The brilliant 2004 Highland Estates Chardonnay Camelot Vineyard reveals this region’s classical tropical fruit character, primarily pineapple, along with hints of honeysuckle, vanilla beans, and a delicate touch of wood. Its rich, full-bodied palate, and Burgundian, leesy-like minerality and texture suggest it should drink well for 3-4 years. Tel. (800) 769-3649; Fax (800) 600-5985

Here’s an intense, nervy wine, brilliantly acidic, layered and rich. It has enormous lemondrop, mango and pineapple flavors and lots of smoky, vanilla-accented new oaky notes, and is creamy in the mouth. The finish is long, lush and spicy. This is a real palate flatterer. ——S.H.(5/1/2006)—— 92