92 $35 Beringer Chardonnay Napa Valley Private Reserve 2000 From one of Beringer’s top cuvees, this superrich Chardonnay is plush with fig, apricot and honeysuckle.
91 $30 Simi Chardonnay Russian River Valley Goldfields Vineyard Reserve 1999 The valley’s home to some of Cali’s top Chardonnays. This one’s smooth and rich.
90 $25 Landmark Chardonnay Sonoma-Monterey Counties Overlook 2001 The 2001 vintage promises to be spectacular in California, and this lovely blend is early proof.
89 $14 Chateau Souverain Chardonnay Sonoma County 2001 A reliable value from the Beringer portfolio, with classic hints of fig, apricot, ripe pear and toasty oak.
86 $9 Bogle Chardonnay California 2001 You can find good Chards at all price points. This fine example emphasizes fruit, not oak, with peach and nectarine flavors.
