An invitingly toasty chardonnay that has aromas of roasted hazelnuts, peaches, pie crust and lemon butter. It’s full-bodied, lightly buttery and full of flavor, with a long, bright finish. (CN)

Under screw cap, the Tokara 2023 Stellenbosch Reserve Collection Chardonnay reveals a pretty succession of honey, orchard fruit and citrus that eventually incorporate creamier elements of pastry and lemon preserve. This is a medium-rich interpretation that ages for nine months in French oak, with 28% new oak, and 80% malolactic fermentation is allowed. (ML)