I am continuously impressed by the quality of California Chardonnay. They feature distinctive texture and suppleness that is equally appealing and exciting. This month, I will introduce you a broad range of 2004 that possess impressive character and well-balanced structure. California Chardonnay Wine Reviews Chappellet 2004 CHARDONNAY NAPA VALLEY $28-$30 Supple and full-bodied Chardonnay. Taste reminiscent of peach, melon, pineapple, roasted nut, vanilla and oak. Excellent texture and long finish. 100% ML. 3,100 cases. Drink through 2007. Close Pegase 2003 CHARDONNAY, MITSUKO'S VINEYARD CARNEROS, NAPA VALLEY $23-$25 Screw cap. Adequately rich wine. Full-bodied and fleshy. This Chardonnay features aromas/flavors of pineapple, roasted nut and oak. Medium long finish. 10,651 cases. Drink through 2007. Gainey 2003 CHARDONNAY SANTA BARBARA COUNTY $18-$20 Full-bodied and round. Appealing Chardonnay bursting with flavors of pineapple, toast, citrus and roasted nut. Medium long finish. 5,500 cases. Drink through 2006. Kendall-Jackson 2004 CHARDONNAY, VINTNER'S RESERVE CALIFORNIA $13-$16 Surprisingly delicious. One of the best wines of this winery. Supple, full-bodied and adequately complex. Tasting of pineapple, vanilla, orange blossom and lemon peel. Drink through 2006. Kunde Estate 2004 CHARDONNAY SONOMA VALLEY $16-$18 Fruit-forward, full-bodied with medium length finish. Tasting of guava, pink grapefruit accentuated with oaky hints. 26,000 cases. Drink through 2006. Laetitia 2004 CHARDONNAY ARROYO GRANDE VALLEY $16-$18 Bright, round and outstandingly balanced. Features the rich flavors of pineapple, lemon peel and toast. Subtle oaky, long and persistent finish. Excellent value. 3,900 cases. Drink through 2007. Morgan 2004 CHARDONNAY MONTEREY $21-$23 Clean and crisp Chardonnay. Full-bodied and moderately intense. Features flavors of lemon peel, toast, pineapple and roasted nut. 100% malolactic fermentation. 9,300 cases. Drink through 2007. Pellegrini 2004 UNOAKED CHARDONNAY RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY$13-$15 Aromatic and dry. Features the delicate flavors of peach, grapefruit and roasted nut. Possess medium long finish. 2,800 cases. Drink through 2006. Shooting Star 2004 S CHARDONNAY SANTA BARBARA COUNTY $13-$15 Intense. Filled with fruity notes of pineapple, honey, roasted nut and toast. Full-bodied with persistent long finish. . 8,000 cases. Drink through 2006.