Winery:  "Aromas of freshly cut green apples and honeysuckle with a hint of kiwi and lemon zest. Bright, fresh, apple flavors expand on the palate, framed by lively acidity and a touch of oak. Crispness and minerality linger in the long, graceful finish. This is a wine defined by elegance and finesse."

Wired For Wine:  Whether or not the sun comes out, it's always a good day for a luscious Chardonnay. This Jordan Russian River Chardonnay is bright, concentrated and beautifully balanced. Have a glass with smokey corn and tomato bruschettas and you'll be hooked. The pure, bright fruit, hint of oak, lively acidity and fine minerality of this Calfornia white are delectable with chicken, anything that lives in water, veal and more. The crisp side of this Chardonnay is great with butter and cream, so we suggest seared scallops with a buttery ginger-lime sauce. If you're in the mood for simply delicious, then make it tarragon chicken with lemony salt-roasted potatoes. But if fancy is on the menu, then it has to be a creamy lobster curry over fluffy jasmine rice. How will you ever decide? Once you have, and the meal is coming to a close, open another bottle and serve it with a sinfully decadent triple-cream Mt. Tam cheese from the Cowgirl Creamery. It's smooth, elegant and evocative of a gentle mushroomy earthiness. When do we eat??!

Size:  750 ml, cork
Varietal:  100% Chardonnay
Alcohol:  13.8%
Aging:     3 months sur-lie, then 5 1/2 months in 100% French oak (56% new) prior to bottling
Region:  Russian River Valley, northern Sonoma, California