A to Z Wineworks 2005 Chardonnay Oregon ($14). Offers some appealing crispness to support the moderate ripe pear and melon fruit flavors that linger on the easy finish. Ready to drink now. (Bargain Wine 06/07)

Adelsheim

2008 Chardonnay Willamette Valley Caitlin’s Reserve ($40). Smooth and full bodied, but not at all oaky/buttery — with ripe pear, apple and fleshy apricot character laced with touches of citrus zest, grated nutmeg and hazelnuts. Generous, complex finish. Ready to drink now and over the next 5 years. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2010-11-15)

2008 Chardonnay Willamette Valley ($22). Beautifully delicate, with finely-etched flavors of green pear, white peach, grape leaf and light spice notes, with a pretty finish. Ready to drink now and over the next couple of years. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2010-11-03)

Argyle

2005 Chardonnay Willamette Valley Nuthouse ($30). Sleek and structured, with crisp pear, white peach, roasted nut and spice notes that wrap around a mineral core. What it may lack in ripeness, it makes up for in elegance. Focused finish. Ready to drink now and over the next three or four years. (Weekend Wine 11/07)

2001 Chardonnay Willamette Valley ($13). Unbelievable value here, with focused Granny Smith apple, juicy pear, and honeysuckle flavors. Great acidity keeps things interesting from beginning to lingering end. Ready to drink now and over the next couple of years. (Robyn’s Picks, 10/03)

2000 Chardonnay Willamette Valley Nuthouse ($30). Ripe with focused pear fruit and offering plenty of richness and spices, but still balanced with a citrusy acidic backbone. Lingering finish evolves nicely. Ready to drink now and over the next year or two. (Richard’s Picks, 02/04)