Rich and toasty, sporting overtones of nutmeg and vanilla to the roasted apple and pineapple fruit. Ambitious, with a round, cream-tinged finish. Drink now. 3,500 cases made, 400 cases imported.??–NW??Region: Chile / San Antonio / Leyda Valley Select to Add

The 2009 Chardonnay is aged 20% in new French oak for up to 14 months without malolactic fermentation. It has a fine tropical fruit tinged bouquet with subtle lemon curd and almond aromas, later a hint of coconut emanating from the French oak. The palate is well balanced with crisp acidity, fresh white peach and dried apricot flavors intertwining on the very well composed finish. This constitutes an excellent Chilean Chardonnay. Drink now-2016. The Amayna winery is located near the Chilean coastline in Leyda and was founded in 1998. This is an address for some impressive whites from one of the country’s most exciting regions.Importer: T. Edward Wines, New York, NY; tel. (212) 233-1504

Stylish, delivering nice pear, fig and brioche notes laced with a hint of persimmon and heather. A whiff of toast guides the medium-weight finish. Drink now.??–JM??Region: Chile / San Antonio / Leyda Valley Select to Add