2001 Marcassin Chardonnay Marcassin Vineyard Sonoma Coast

Wonderfully subtle, nuanced nose melds pineapple, lime, minerals and faint suggestions of smoke and sulfides, plus a hint of exotic fruits. Then compellingly intense and precise on the palate, with vibrant flavors of candied pineapple and liquid stone. Conveys an impression of chewy extract. Potentially brilliant chardonnay, finishing with terrific palate-staining persistence.