2001 Sweeney Canyon Chardonnay Pale yellow, leggy and brilliant. After allowing to warm up, the nose is pure and volatile. Pear and kiwi with a pleasant amount of oak on the nose. Orange and casaba melon and a bit of pineapple on the palate. Buttery but not creamy. Strong mineral and fruit on a long finish. Wonderful stuff. 94
2001 Melville Chardonnay Rich and glyceriny, with lemon cream and bannana. Like the Sweeney Canyon, good mineral slate backbone but a bit higher acidity. Finishes with a touch of nuts and spice, though a bit short. A slight step down from the Sweeney Canyon. 92
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