As is pretty typical for Closson Chase, this own vineyard Chardonnay is big and bold, made even more so because of the hotter than usual 2012 vintage. On the nose there’s baked-caramel-apple, lime meringue, butter, creamed corn and vanilla … Palate has a creamy vanilla start that is backed by lime zest and good acidity … even more impressive is the hazelnut/almond butterscotch finish that lingers but does not come across overly sweet because of that acid kick. Price: $39.95 – Rating: ****+