Montes Alpha, Casablanca Valley (Chile) Chardonnay 2011

($20, TGIC Importers): A bright lemony finish adds balance and a welcome restraint in this fruit-focused Chardonnay.  Hints of spice balance the lively pineapple-like nuances in this easy-to-recommend wine.  Its mid-weight character will not overwhelm so it’s as easy to sip before dinner as it is at the table.
88 Michael Apstein Sep 10, 2013