Rated 91Undeniably flashy, with clean, rich and fruity aromas that carry over to the palate, with layers of smoky fig, pear, apple and melon flavors that flow smooth and easy. Drink now through 2011.The Sterling Reserve Chardonnay is a brilliant golden straw color. The wine opens with an inviting bouquet of ripe pear, apple pie, toasty/smoky oak and caramel with slight floral overtones. A soft, creamy entry is followed by flavors of caramel apple, ripe pear, honey and hazelnuts. This rich, complex wine is wonderful with baked salmon in dill cream sauce and with tarragon chicken.