9 This is easily the richest, densest, most complex of Marimar’s 2007 Chardonnays. Made with extended lees contact, it has a fleshy, yeasty freshness that gives the wine extra layers. The grape flavors show typical Green Valley long hangtime notes of exotic tropical fruits, apricots, pears, honey, buttered toast, creme brulee and sweet baking spices, brightened with acidity. A luxurious, splendid Chardonnay to drink now. ——S.H.(9/1/2011)—— 95

This bottling, an extended lees Chardonnay, has been an innovation by the winery. The experiment is augmented by holding the release date back longer than usual. The 2006 vintage was not a great success, but this is an interesting, complex wine that should further develop in the bottle. Marked by the creamy, slightly sour taste of the lees, it has richness added by ripe apple and pineapple fruit and sweet, smoky oak.——S.H.(12/31/2009)—— 92

This is Marimar’s extended lees contact Chard, and it’s characterized by a creamy, slightly yeasty taste. That’s on top of the fruit, which is classic Green Valley tart green apples, citrus fruits and pears. The acidity is crisp and balancing, giving the wine good structure.——S.H.(7/1/2008)—— 90

Dobles lias means double lees. Extended lees contact has given this Chard great creaminess in the mouth, a smooth impression that is heightened by malolatic fermentation. Beyond that, the wine is fully dry, balanced in alcohol, and lush in flavor. Pineapple custard and charred meringue take center stage, but there’s a complex cast of Key lime pie, peach preserves, butterscotch, cinnamon and vanilla. Compelling and authoritative.——S.H.(10/1/2007)—— 94

Dobles lias, “double lees,” tells you this is a leesy wine, and that slight sour-creamy flavor dominates. This is a wine you love or don’t. I find it refreshingly dry and complex, not a fruit bomb, but a dry, elegant Chard, in which new French oak adds enriching notes. ——S.H.(7/1/2006)—— 92