($23, Maison Marques and Domaines): Meerlust, a family owned winery best known for their red wines, walks the line between the flamboyance of New World wine and the austerity and minerality of Burgundy with this captivating Chardonnay, the only white wine they produce.  Rich and intense, but not oily or over-done, it has a Burgundian sensibility.  It maintains freshness with a citric acidity that carries into the finish and amplifies the flavors.  And all of this at a reasonable price. 93 Michael Apstein Jun 23, 2009