Bought out of interest knowing a little about the history of this place - this producer had its chardonnay chosen for the original tasting of Paris in 1976, and now they have their own AVA all to themselves. This is their middle tier Chardonnay, but to be honest there wasn't a whole lot to make it stand out apart from some refreshing citrus acidity and some lovely flinty minerality. It is quite a citrusy effort, but it's not especially complex. Had this twice now, the first time paid $30, and the second time paid $17 (Costco), and not surprisingly it tasted much better the second time around. Good for $17, less so for $30. (04/10)
