Simply put, this was divine. Layers of bracing yellow citrus notes all tamed by the round palate feel from bottle age. A hint of oxidative notes in the background (honey and light butterscotch) tells you that this wine is coming up on two-decades since the grapes were harvested, but the mix of acidity and lively fruit profile keeps it feeling fresh. On point, and another stunner Chardonnay from chez Arcadian. Somehow Joe’s Chardonnays seem to fly under the radar despite the great track-record of age-ability. Go figure.
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A blast from the past. They are indeed, sublime. Glad you caught a good bottle. At 20 years old, that is really nice to behold.
Miss these. 
Always surprised that his wines always stayed affordable, too.
Rick,
Nice note. I’ve only tasted one bottle (the 2005) but I was struck by how good it was and also its very fair price.
Cheers,
Doug