* Marinelli Chardonnay Russian River Valley, Martinelli Road 2003. -- A rich, buttery style, with plenty of creamy vanilla and toasty oak but also a generous display of ripe Chardonnay fruit that leans toward ripe pear and apple flavors. Drink now through 2009. Wine Spectator rating -- 91.

The Wine Advocate gives this wine a rating of 94 - A stunning 2003 Chardonnay, full with orange rind, apple crisp, and honeyed citrus, all jumps from the glass of this wine. In the mouth, more tropical fruit comes forward in terms of oranges, pineapples, and almost guava-like notes.

* Martinelli Chardonnay Sonoma Coast, Charles Ranch 2003. -- Spice and golden apple aromas lead to a firm, tightly knit core of flavors, finishing with a dash of nutmeg and a coarse texture that should mellow with time. Best from 2006 through 2009. Wine Spectator rating -- 87.