At once rich and juicy, this is a terrifically drinkable Russian River Chardonnay with a definite luxury feel. Barrel fermented and aged (33% new oak), it delivers intense peach, apricot and tropical fruit aromas and flavors with... Read More
From a California Sparkling wine specialist, this is elegant, nicely textured, Chardonnay of fine freshness and length. In 2023, it’s all Russian River fruit from a vineyard next door to Kistler and Ritchie Vineyards and... Read More
Sometimes you want a big ole mouthful of old-school California Chardonnay – especially if you’re having bacon-wrapped scallops or a good roast chicken. This is that. Nicely... Read More
All the ripe fruit you love about California Chardonnay with an almost silky mouthfeel and mouthwatering and lightly chalky finish. A terrific party/solo sipping white and even better with crab or something creamy like mushroom... Read More
Year-in, year-out, one of the best Chards of the Central Coast is also one of the finest values. Rich but balanced, it's as delicious with and without food. As Vinous says in the 94 point rave, A regal, elegant wine. Citrus,... Read More
Hartford Court is easily one of the top “traditional” California Chard houses working today in the <$100 price point and this “village” bottling shows off their skill and ethic to a “T”.... Read More
Another great release of this, our all-time best-selling premium California Chardonnay. As always, it blends fruit from across the Sonoma Coast AVA including Carneros, the southern Russian River and cooler sites to the west. Serves... Read More
Really well done California Chardonnay at a heck of a bargain price. There’s unusual concentration in this Monterrey Chardonnay and time in light-toast French oak accentuates the creamy mouthfeel and adds a touch of spice.... Read More
Tom Meadowcroft farms sustainably and makes wines to deliver easy pleasure vs push any boundaries or show off. Like this, a classically ripe Chardonnay of excellent clarity and freshness with good body, a hint of nuttiness on... Read More
Luc Morlet still consults at Peter Michael while making his own wine that sits right up there with Peter Michael in terms of quality and depth. This is a stunner, perfectly balancing richness of texture with bold fruit and deep... Read More
We like Wine Spectator's description so much, we're going to use it here: Rich and bold up front, offering plenty of honeysuckle and spice notes. A drizzle of wildflower honey and a toast detail complement flavors of apricot... Read More
Jayson started in 1993, as winemakers Helen Turley, Bob Levy and Randy Dunn were tasting with winery founder Jayson Pahlmeyer and wondering what to do with some extra barrels of red that didn't quite fit in the Pahlmeyer blend.... Read More
One of America's most popular premium Chardonnays is, as usual, a perfect blend of satisfying richness and food-friendly verve. It's a blend of fruit from cool Carneros and warmer St Helena fermented and aged in steel... Read More
Another terrific release of this long-time California Chardonnay value champ. It shows the ripe fruit you'd expect from California with Santa Barbara's distinctive freshness and a very light touch with oak. It's generously... Read More
Unlike their grandfather, Robert, and dad Tim (at Continuum), Carlo and Dante leave Cabernet to others and focus on Burgundy's Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The style matches California ripeness with Burgundian minerality to... Read More
A classy, generous, Sonoma Coast Chardonnay at a bargain price! Classic aromas and flavors of Granny Smith apple, peach and yellow pear pick up a touch of vanilla and cardamon spice from fermentation and aging in French oak (20%... Read More
Lower ABV From one of the smallest standalone wineries in Napa (just 2,000 cases per year), this is the kind of handcrafted, elegant and delightful Chardonnay that should sell for 50% more (but don’t tell Sean and Juliana!).... Read More
As Vinous says in the 92 point review, The 2022 Chardonnay Estate is a total knockout. Bold, punchy and immediate, the 2022 is absolutely irresistible. A rush of ripe apricot, pear, white flowers, spice and chamomile makes a strong... Read More
Another great vintage, and last year's 90 point Vinous review very much applies: Soft, supple and absolutely delicious. Light tropical notes, lemon confit, white flowers and bright acids give striking nuance as well as character.... Read More
Lower ABV Think of La Combe Verte as the equivalent of a “village” white Burgundy. Although most of the wine comes from sites better thought of as “1er Cru”. The stone fruit core here perfectly balances... Read More
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