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2012 (Australia). A crowd pleasing Chardonnay; crisp and clean on the palate with good fruit flavors of apples, peach and pear; medium-bodied and good balance. ($17) urally resulting in aromas of lemon and lime with flavors of green pear and lemon. ($17) #### (90) Olivier Leflaive Bourgogne "Les Sétilles" 2010 (France). Crisp minerality, fresh green apple and pear are layered through the glass; grapes are sourced from vineyards in Meursault and Puligny Montrachet making this wine a terrific value. ($18) #### (90) Morro Bay Split Oak Chardonnay 2010 (California). Nice tropical fruit flavors of pineapple, banana and melon are backed by a nice balance of fruit and acidity to give way to a really nice clean finish; great value. ($11) #### (89) Zellerbach Chardonnay 2010 (California). The fruit comes primarily from the Mendocino region; 100% stainless steel fermentation produces a lighter style of Chardonnay for the novice drinker, with wonderful hints of apples and pears. ($18) #### (88) Black Stallion Chardonnay 2010 (California). Tasty Napa Valley juice with good acidity, medium body and nice apple, pear and vanilla notes. ($16) #### (90) 446 Monterey Chardonnay 2011 (California). Creamy, with layers of concentrated ripe apple, pear and apricot flavors that blend well together finishing with a touch of oak, vanilla and spice. ($15) #### (90) Franciscan Napa Valley Chardonnay 2011 (California). This Chardonnay starts off with very controlled fruit, then opens up with an apple and butter mid palate followed by a hint of flintiness; a beautiful wine for appetizers or dinner. ($17) #### (90) Sanford Chardonnay 2009 (California). Full-bodied and elegant with great Structure; barrel fermented with nice aromas of fruit and toasted hazelnut. ($24) #### (90) Josh Cellars North Coast Chardonnay 2010 (California). Second label to the Joseph Carr winery; great tropical fruit with well-balanced acidity; partial barrel fermentation gives the wine a hint if vanilla in a beautifully textured finish; good on its own or paired with your favorite dish. ($17) #### (90) Dominican Oaks Unoaked Chardonnay 2012 (California). Beautiful fresh fruits of ripe apples, crisp pears and juicy apricots; the stainless steel fermenting brings out the delightful characteristics of this wine; the absence of oak treatment highlights pleasant fruit flavors and aromas. ($13) #### (90) Avenel Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2011 (California). A bouquet of tropical and citrus fruit aromas surrounded by good acidity; ripe lemon, orange and apple flavors intermingled with toasty vanilla and creamy marshmallow notes. ($20) #### (90) Jip Jip Chardonnay #### (89) Mobius Sonoma Chardonnay 2010 (California). Selective sourcing from prime sites in Sonoma yields a medium-bodied wine with hints of apple, pear and toasted almonds. ($25) #### (89) St. Francis Sonoma County Chardonnay 2010 (California). Medium-bodied, slightly oaked has noted of lemon, butterscotch and green apple; long finish with crisp acidity. ($16) #### (89) Terlato Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2010 (California). Noticeably light gold in color, with apricot and peach flavors; long, clean and firm finish. ($23) #### (89) Calcareous Twisted Sisters Paso Robles Chardonnay 2011 (California). Clear, pale straw color; citrus notes on the nose, dry and medium pineapple, light caramel fruitiness in the mouth; balanced acidity and fine clean tangy finish. ($18) #### (89) Cameron Hughes Lot 216 Chardonnay 2009 (California). A wonderful balance of creamy and acidic textures reinforced with flavors of butter, granny smith apples and a hint of nutmeg; surprising value. ($14) Beverage Dynamics • www.beveragedynamics.com • March/April 2013 • 75