Wine

The folks at Michael David Winery were doing a nice job with their 7 Heavenly Chardonnay. Just not nice enough for them. So welcome the refreshing, flavor-packed first vintage of plain ol' Michael David Chardonnay ($18). A deft touch with oak brings some creaminess to the mid-palate, but this is primarily a fruit-driven wine (peach, melon, tropical fruit). Try it with fish tacos or chicken piccata. Available at Merwin's, Sorella, Cellars (Plymouth), Marketplace Liquor, Bacchus and Rosemount Liquor and Wine Cellars.

BILL WARD