Very dry and quite acidic, this racy Chardonnay has a Chablis-like minerality that suggests chalk and steel. That may come from the grapes that were grown in the far southerly part of the valley. An equal percentage hails from warmer St. Helena, and they seem to have contributed the pears and peaches.
— S.H.
(6/1/2008)
Hard and tough in tannins and acids, this Zin has jammy berry flavors side by side with green, peppery ones and Porty ones. Tastes like a classic case of unevenly ripened berries.
— S.H.
(9/1/2008)