Simi Chardonnay

Simi, Reserve Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2002 ($25) -- CA. Single Vineyard. Alluring aromas of butter and vanilla, with complex flavors of fruit, minerals and chalk. Very clean, smooth and good finish. One of the best under $30 Chardonnays I have had in a long time. Recently written up in a WSJ roundup of Chardonnays as a "Best Value". Don't serve too cold!