2015 Tor Wines Cuvee Susan Reserve Chardonnay, Carneros, USA (750ml) Apple supple and sleek – all

supple and sleek – all are traits of Darioush Caravan Cabernet Sauvignon

Medium-bodied with open-grained tannins and a creamy finish

Needs two to three years to open

raisins and prunes

the 2021 Barbaresco Gallina has wonderful energy on opening and reveals a lovely nose of bright strawberries

2015 Tor Wines Cuvee Susan Reserve Chardonnay, Carneros, USA (750ml) Apple supple and sleek – allTASTING NOTES: The 2015 Chardonnay Reserve Cuvee Susan, which is the best barrels, is only the second release of this wine. This is somewhat reminiscent of the Torchiana, perhaps slightly more smoked hazelnuts in it, but it exhibits great acidity, terrific fruit intensity and a long, full bodied finish. It should drink well for 7 8 years. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 96 pts