Vivid yellow-gold. Powerful, lees-accented aromas of poached pear, melon and honey, with iodine and ginger nuances adding vivacity. Weighty and palate-coating but surprisingly energetic, offering intense citrus pith and orchard fruit flavors complicated by suave floral and mineral notes. Closes firm and dry, leaving zesty mineral and spice notes behind.

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The 2009 Chardonnay Durrell Vineyard shows the more tropical, lush side of Chardonnay. There is plenty of underlying minerality to provide support. Layers of fruit build towards the effortless, gracious finish. The Durell can be enjoyed today or cellared for a handful of years. Here, too, the balance of fruit, acidity and structure is compelling.

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This delivers a subtle, toned-down mix of citrus, green apple, mineral and apple blossom flavors, turning graceful and silky. Long, persistent finish.

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