The 2005 Chardonnay “Amelia” has a classy perfume of minerals, apples, spiced pears, and a hint of tropical fruits in the background. This is followed by a wine with excellent depth and length, concentrated flavors, and a pure finish. Importer: Banfi Vintners, Oldbrookville, NY; tel. (516) 686-2502

A bolder style, with apple, brioche and fig aromas and flavors that ride along a ripe, creamy texture. There's good acidity buried here, which stretches out the finish nicely. Drink now through 2009. 5,400 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.??–JM??Region: Chile / Aconcagua / Casablanca Valley Select to Add

Sort of heavy, with touches of baked corn and hay. But it also has nice baked apple flavors and pretty good oak. On the finish, there’s vanilla, almond, citrus and apple, and then very late comes hazelnut and even more vanilla. Drink now; it’s not going to last much longer.——M.S.(11/15/2007)—— 88