The 2004 Carson Peak Chardonnay is a superbly balanced wine that truly stands out in the crowd of today's California Chardonnays. Swirl this wine in a glass and enjoy aromas of butter, spiced caramel, cinnamon apples and the Chardonnay-lovers favorite wine aroma, warm toast.

The only thing better than the intense aromas whirling in a glass of this wine, are the delightful flavors that await you. The palate of this 2004 Chardonnay is bold, soft and velvety all at once. After enjoying the initial flavors you'll soon notice that the lingering finish is spicy, smooth and clean, allowing this wine to pair well with a wide variety of non-spicy dishes.

This is a superb white wine that will not only drink well right now, but unlike some other less-than-top-notch Chardonnays, this Carson Peak Chardonnay will also age beautifully in the cellar!

May 2006 Wine of the Month Club selection