Other words on the label: Napa Valley 2005, The finest traditions in winemaking since 1935, 14.5% alcohol
The nose smells of cantaloupe and caramel. It's sweeter than I expect for a chardonnay and is dripping with vanilla, cantaloupe and green apple. Just as the bottle label says, the sip ends with a creamy finish that sums up the experience: rich, fruity, juicy.
Reviewed 6.28.2009.