($30): It’s hard to imagine finding a more satisfying $30 Chardonnay.  With this classy wine, you feel the effect of oak instead of being bombarded with it.  There’s a subtle elegance lurking here, as opposed to a hit-you-over- the-head overtness.  Ponzi has captured a minerality complemented–but not smothered–by a subtle creaminess.  In this seamless wine, the citric tinged fruit flavors merge effortlessly with nuances of butter and a whiff of spice.  A bright finish keeps you coming back for more. 93 Michael Apstein Dec 30, 2008