Light gold core with aromas of honeysuckle, melon, pear and secondary notes of crème brûlée. This medium bodied chardonnay, with tantalizing acidity and citrus flavors of grapefruit and lime zest finish with hints of Hawthorne and toasted oak. - Winery
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(53% Lorenzo and 47% Rodgers Creek fruit): Bright yellow-gold. Pungent aromas of poached pear, melon and baking spices, with a smoky overtone. Supple and expansive in the mouth, offering ripe orchard and pit fruit flavors complicated by notes of honeysuckle and ginger. Finishes bright and long, with lingering smoke and floral notes. - Stephen Tanzer 91 Points
The 2010 Chardonnay Damaris Reserve comes together beautifully on the palate with an attractive tapestry of juicy nectarines, orange peel, white flowers and butter. Hints of passion fruit and mango follow with time in the glass. French oak gives the Damaris much of its shape and volume, even if the 2010 isn't one of the richer versions in recent memory. Ultimately, this is a fairly restrained version of the Damaris. -- Antonio Galloni - Vinous 89 Points
The 2010 Chardonnay Damaris Reserve comes together beautifully on the palate with an attractive tapestry of juicy nectarines, orange peel, white flowers and butter. Hints of passion fruit and mango follow with time in the glass. French oak gives the Damaris much of its shape and volume, even if the 2010 isn't one of the richer versions in recent memory. Ultimately, this is a fairly restrained version of the Damaris. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2017. - Robert Parker 89 Points
Leans to tropical, with pineapple and guava notes. Pithy, intense and concentrated, but it's all there. This well-focused white may be rough around the edges, but is a good bet to gain. Drink now through 2019. 850 cases made. –JL - Wine Spectator Magazine 89 Points