2018 Walt Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2018 Walt Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Characterized by its proximity to the Pacific Ocean; Coastal breezes along with low rolling hills and morning fog define this cool climate site. Heavy fog and strong winds tempered by bright afternoon sunshine creates a unique micro-climate within the appellation of this 2018 wine, producing [...]
2017 Bouchard Pere & Fils Corton Charlemagne 2017 Bouchard Pere & Fils Corton Charlemagne Intense bouquet with aromas of fruit and toast married to mineral notes typical of this appellation. Rich and powerful 2017 wine with an assertive personality. Pairs well with fish and shellfish in sauce and foie gras. 96 Jasper Morris: Grown on [...]
2019 Domaine Berthelemot Beaune Blanc Clos Des Mouches 2019 Domaine Berthelemot Beaune Blanc Clos Des Mouches This 2019 wine features amazing aromas on the nose. A lot of minerals, citrus and complexity. Some notes of honey and nuts. It’s not often I drink wine with depth and richness like this. Wow. Perfectly balanced. Long finish. Domaine [...]
2020 Terrunyo Sauvignon Blanc 2020 Terrunyo Sauvignon Blanc Bright greenish-yellow in color. Very expressive character and elegant with delicate freshness and minerality. Highly complex. Good combination of herbal, gooseberry, lime, and grapefruit notes. Medium- to full-bodied with sweet ripeness, and sea and salty notes, chalky nuances, citrus, lemon curd, and herbal notes. Deep and lingering [...]
2018 Domaine Michel Niellon Chassagne-Montrachet Clos D 2018 Domaine Michel Niellon Chassagne-Montrachet Clos D; Chardonnay from Burgundy, France WS93 Wine Spectator; This white shows nice tension between the lush apple, peach and mineral elements, all accented by notes of sweet baking spices. Unifying acidity drives the long, mineral-saturated aftertaste. Offers fine balance and length. BH90 [...]
2018 Louis Michel & Fils Chablis Butteaux Vieilles Vign 2018 Louis Michel & Fils Chablis Butteaux Vieilles Vign A lively, very mineral and chalky palate, with the famous gunflint taste, sometimes with a suggestion of licorice notes. In the Domaine’s two parcels, the bedrock is located just a few centimetres underfoot, and helps to bring [...]
2019 Dalton Cabernet Sauvignon Oak Aged 2019 Dalton Cabernet Sauvignon Oak Aged This light-straw-colored 2019 wine has a bouquet of clementine and spearmint. It lacks complexity, with flavors of quince and green apple that wind down to a eucalyptus finish. Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon is the world’s foremost red wine-grape variety. Though widely cultivated throughout [...]
2019 Louis Michel & Fils Chablis Butteaux Vieilles Vign 2019 Louis Michel & Fils Chablis Butteaux Vieilles Vign A lively, very mineral and chalky palate, with the famous gunflint taste, sometimes with a suggestion of licorice notes. In the Domaine’s two parcels, the bedrock is located just a few centimetres underfoot, and helps to bring [...]
2019 Louis Michel & Fils Chablis Montee De Tonnerre 2019 Louis Michel & Fils Chablis Montee De Tonnerre An airy, expressive and beautifully layered nose speaks of smoky citrus, white flowers, iodine and shellfish. The round, seductive and vibrant medium-bodied flavors of this 2019 wine possess a succulent yet sophisticated mid-palate texture while delivering fine [...]
2019 Louis Michel & Fils Chablis 2019 Louis Michel & Fils Chablis Notes of undergrowth and fern, mixed with other spicier ripe fruit, cocoa and pepper aromas, suggesting a lively, very mineral and chalky palate, with the famous gunflint taste, sometimes with a suggestion of licorice notes. In the Domaine’s two parcels, the bedrock is [...]
2019 Louis Michel & Fils Chablis Butteaux 2019 Louis Michel & Fils Chablis Butteaux Notes of undergrowth and fern, mixed with other spicier ripe fruit, cocoa and pepper aromas, suggesting a lively, very mineral and chalky palate, with the famous gunflint taste, sometimes with a suggestion of licorice notes. In the Domaine’s two parcels, the [...]
94 Robert Parker rating, 94 Jasper Morris, 94 Burgundy Hound, 92 Wine Spectator, 96 James Suckling
2019 The Calling Chardonnay Dutton Ranch 2019 The Calling Chardonnay Dutton Ranch Intensely aromatic with notes of lemon curd, honeysuckle and white rose petals. Crisp acidity is balanced with subtle French oak on the palate. Flavors of ripe melon, lemon and baked brioche combine for a long, elegant finish in this 2019 wine. Ultrarich and [...]
Brilliant golden robe. Attractive complex nose of acacias white flowers lemon and a touch of honey. Light fruity mouth with flavors of candied fruits and dry apricots. Long on the palate with backbone reflecting good acidic balance. Excellent ageing potential.
2018 Flowers Chardonnay Camp Meeting Ridge 2018 Flowers Chardonnay Camp Meeting Ridge Vibrant aromas of lemon peel and orange blossom highlight the season maintaining the focus on fruit purity of the 2018 Camp Meeting Ridge Chardonnay. The palate is rich, full-bodied yet elegant with beautiful hints of fresh lemon, orange blossom and dried lemon peel. [...]
2018 Pecchenino Langhe Maestro 2018 Pecchenino Langhe Maestro Straw yellow color. The bouquet on the nose is rich, round and buttery. Fresh, aromatic, and zingy. Sauvignon Blanc brings a crisp acidity and lively aromatics. Smoked salmon and avocado sushi. Ceviche with cilantro and chili Oven-baked salmon with cherry tomatoes, broad beans and asparagus. Pecchenino The [...]
2018 Robert Foley Vineyards Chardonnay 2018 Robert Foley Vineyards Chardonnay; Napa Valley, California Winemaker Notes; Inaugural vintage. The aroma offers suggestions of vanilla, lemon and butterscotch, which are also delivered in the flavor profile on the palate. Medium in body, there is a delightful liveliness from ample and integrated natural acidity, that also provides for [...]
2017 Boheme Chardonnay English Hill Vineyard 2017 Boheme Chardonnay English Hill Vineyard; Sonoma, USA The Bohème Chardonnay “English Hill” 2017 immediately grabs the nose with caramelly lemon, roast hazelnuts, bright green apple slices, freshly cut pears and a squeeze of lime. In the mouth it’s both vibrant and voluptuous with all the aforementioned aromas translating [...]
2018 Ramey Chardonnay Woolsey Road Vineyard 2018 Ramey Chardonnay Woolsey Road Vineyard; Sonoma County, California Vintage Notes;This Chardonnay is exclusive to Ramey; you will not find Woolsey Rd Vineyard anywhere else. Owned by the Martinelli family, the vineyard was planted specifically for us at their invitation. We were able to provide them with old Wente [...]
2019 Louis Jadot Chablis Fourchaume 2019 Louis Jadot Chablis Fourchaume; Chardonnay from Chablis, Burgundy, France TASTING NOTE; The wine is pristine, bright and fresh with high acidity and citrus and mineral aromas and flavors. FOOD PAIRING; Delicious with poultry, shellfish and lobster. POINTS OF DISTINCTION; A clean and crisp Chablis stemming from its unoaked origins, Pop and pour: this wine [...]
2018 Sokol-Blosser Chardonnay Dundee Hills 2018 Sokol-Blosser Chardonnay Dundee Hills Firmly anchored in crisp apple fruit, along with highlights of peppery white radish, this takes a turn into a buttery finish which smooths out the mouthfeel. The interesting mix of fermentation vessels—new and neutral barrels, puncheons and a concrete egg named Huevo contributes to a [...]
2019 Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc This bright and captivating Sauvignon Blanc begins with head-turning aromas of pineapple, mango, guava, lemon cream and nectarine. The luxurious tropical notes are echoed on the palate, where they mingle with flavors of lychee, peach, white flowers and honeydew melon, all gliding to a fresh and focused [...]
2018 Merryvale Chardonnay 2018 Merryvale Chardonnay A lengthy, plush and full-bodied expression of the variety, this wine is sourced from the producer’s estate, Stanly Ranch, as well as Hyde and Poe vineyards. Salty caramel and toffee are complemented by bright orange and lemon accents. It’s well balanced and attractive now. 92 Jeb Dunnuck: The 2018 [...]
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2016 Sanford Chardonnay 2016 Sanford Chardonnay Jasmine and crème brûlée jump out of the glass while the bright and saline palate is balanced very well with richness on an elegant finish. Whole cluster pressing and barrel fermentation in French oak showcase this singular site. This classic, cool climate Chardonnay can pair with a wide range [...]
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2018 Gaja Rossj Bass 2018 Gaja Rossj Bass, Piedmont, Italy The work of mythical Italian producer Angelo Gaja, the Chardonnay-based Rossj Bass is named after Angelo’s youngest daughter, Rossana, and ranks amongst Italy’s most sought-after white wines. The addition of a small proportion of Sauvignon Blanc to this Chardonnay has created a rounded, structured wine [...]
2018 Dehlinger Winery Chardonnay Estate Unfiltered 2018 Dehlinger Winery Chardonnay Estate Unfiltered, Russian River Valley, USA 95 Points Wine Enthusiast, This is a bright, effusive, estate-grown, unfiltered white, delineated by high-toned acidity and gorgeously floral aromatics. Planted originally in 1975 to heritage Wente clone Chardonnay by owner/winemaker Tom Dehlinger, its generosity of fresh apple and pear [...]
2021 Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 2021 Hamilton Russell Chardonnay, from South Africa Winemaker Notes;A tight, minerally wine with classic Hamilton Russell Vineyards length and complexity. Unusually prominent pear and lime fruit aromas and flavours are brought beautifully into focus by a tight line of bright natural acid and a long, dry minerality. An elegant, yet textured and [...]
Aromas of freshly cut nectarine lemongrass and broken quartz with notes of firm white peach with subtle yet prevalent elements of French oak. The palate is vibrant—nearly electric—up front providing glimpses of Kaffir and Key lime with aspects of roasted Meyer lemon. The mid‐body of the wine continues to develop with citrus and restrained stone [...]