>2000 Chardonnay:
>In the nose, toasty oak and a hint of vanilla. Thin flavors were
>dominated by vanilla. Blah!
>
>1999 Chardonnay Reserve:
>What is this? A New World Chardonnay less oaky in its reserve
>bottling? Go figger! Stone
>fruit, pineapple and stones in the nose; a
>slightly creamy entry, pineapple in the mid-palate and a clean, slightly
>buttery finish. Much more interesting.

Is it less oaky, or does the reserve have more stuffing to balance out the oak?
Just curious.

Thanks for the notes. I'll have to make a trip out there.

Tom Schellberg