L'Ecole No 41 Columbia Valley Chardonnay 2023

Baked apples, lemon curd, buttercream and mango crumble on the nose of this ripe and fruity white. It's full-bodied and lightly buttery, with bright acidity to balance. Drink now.

What a value. The wine's lemony aromas are accompanied by the scent of a loaf of rosemary bread that's right out of the oven. The flavors are equally hunger pang-inducing, with basil and almonds supporting a rich passion fruit tart flavor. This is the "Great British Bake Off" in a bottle.

Sleek and steely, with elegant flavors of pear, apple and spices that end on a snappy note. Drink now. 6,800 cases made.

The 2023 Chardonnay Columbia Valley is unexpectedly clunky: it has over-the-top aromas of banana, baked apples and vanilla bean. The medium-bodied palate is loaded with buttery, banana and oak-laced flavors. It has a very grippy, miso-like texture and some bitterness on the finish