Aims for the fences with ripe fruit, and certainly with oak. In fact the barrels dominate, giving peppery, spicy, vanilla notes and that unmistakable oaky flavor. It's a pretty wine, and a big one, but you wish they'd let the fruit speak for itself. Still, it will impress a lot of people. —S.H.

rating

87
Price

$30,Buy Now
Designation

Spring Ridge Vineyard Amphitheater Block
Variety

Chardonnay
Appellation

Santa Cruz County, Central Coast, California, US
Winery

Varner

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Alcohol

N/A
Bottle Size

750 ml
Category

White
Date Published

5/1/2002
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