($30): Tony Truchard and his wife Jo Ann were early advocates of the virtues of the Carneros region of Napa Valley when they started to acquire their now 400 acres in the 1960s.  It turns out the cool climate of Carneros is ideal for their Chardonnay, a consistently balanced wine.  The 2013, like its predecessors, combines creaminess and vivacity with a subtle fruitiness.  Thankfully, not an overtly oaky or powerful wine, Truchard’s 2013 Chardonnay is a joy to drink, not just taste.
90 Michael Apstein Dec 30, 2014