A powerful, structured and full-bodied wine from the winery’s original vineyard planted in 1996. Nuanced aromas of dark fruit, black olives and spiced cherries. The palate shows plush tannins, integrated acidity, pleasing concentration without heaviness and rich, dark fruit flavors. Give it a couple of years for the nuances to appear and the texture to flesh out.

Comely white florals entwine themselves around honeydew, lime, and cinnamon-sprinkled white peach on the nose of this 100% Chardonnay from a 50-year-old vineyard that Merry Edwards has worked with for decades. ... It’s luminous on the palate, bristling with acidity amid notes of citrus, green apple, and more white peach, yet there’s a softness to it too. Gorgeous.

A fresh and pretty example of classic Russian River chardonnay from a cool vintage. Aromas of just-ripe tropical fruit plus a bit of toasty oak and honeysuckle. A full body and rich mouthfeel, with flavors of minerals and sliced green apples. Full-bodied. Drink or hold.

A lifted floral element shows on the nose of this wine, with aromas of lemon blossom and honeysuckle mingling with ripe apple and nectarine. The palate brings focused acidity and a nice bit of grip, with flavors of roasted pineapple, Meyer lemon, sage, and white flowers dancing through the finish.

The 2023 Chardonnay Olivet Lane has slowly opening scents of matchstick, yellow peach, crème brûlée and jasmine. The medium-bodied palate offers ripe yet understated flavors and a gently mouth-coating texture. It’s balanced by refreshing acidity and has a long finish.