Mer Soleil Chardonnay 2005

The wine opens with tropical fruit and honeysuckle aromas. Luxurious flavors of crème brulee and even a hint of butter are framed by notes of fine oak and the lively acidity of citrus zest. more

Errazuriz Wild Ferment Chardonnay 2006

Our 2006 Chardonnay Wild Ferment is a complex wine with a rich mineral and citric character. The mouth-feel is soft and persistent, displaying elegance and finesse. Malolactic fermentation contributes buttery notes and richness, with well integrated toast and vanilla from barrel ageing providing the backdrop. The natural ferments add distinctive ... more

Rutherford Ranch Chardonnay 2007

This widely appealing, well-balanced Chardonnay has pronounced aromas of fresh pineapple and green apple wrapped around the subtle spiciness of nutmeg. Served slightly chilled this wine has wonderfully balanced fruit flavors of Bartlett pears and white peaches that are apparent as soon as you pop the cork. This classic Chardonnay ... more

Far Niente Chardonnay 2007

This wine greets with forward fruits, layered by peach and tropical notes combined with rose petal and toasty allspice. The balance between the oak and fruit are completely seamless. Full bodied and rich, creamy hints of minerality complement the sweet fruit throughout. The finish is very long, lingering and beautifully ... more

Piper Heidsieck Brut

Eye: A sparkling clarity, pale gold in colour. Nose: The very first impressions are of bright, fresh mornings. It is reminiscent of spring blossom such as hawthorn. They lead into more fruity notes such as summer apple and pear, then citrus, with hints of warm toastiness. Palate: The first impression ... more

Patz & Hall Alder Springs Vineyard Chardonnay 2003

The 2003 Alder Springs - Mendocino Chardonnay is a dense and concentrated wine with aromas of wild flowers and spicy pears and silky rich flavors of honey and hazelnut in the mouth. Pears, white flowers, honeycomb – a unique aromatic profile coupled with rich oily textures and appealing minerality harmonize ... more

Hanzell Chardonnay 2005

Glistening and bright with citrus peel (mostly grapefruit) and bread dough aromas of yeast and wet flour. Subtle flower aromas lift the pear and apple scent and the honeyed, oily richness that develops with bottle age is just beginning to emerge upon the wine’s release. more

Patz & Hall Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay 2006

Profoundly consistent from vintage to vintage, the 2006 bottling of our Hyde Vineyard Carneros Chardonnay offers all the lemon cream, orange blossom and créme brulée flavors that have come to define this wine, but with even more rich density and minerality than the previous vintage. With restrained oak, refreshing acidity ... more

La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2007

The 2007 release of our Sonoma Coast Chardonnay bursts with vivid citrus and fresh green apple aromas, laced with subtle notes of honeysuckle and clove. On the palate, flavors broaden into rich spiced apple and crisp lime zest, with vanilla and caramel tones adding richness and texture on the finish. more

Neyers Carneros District Chardonnay 2007

What a glorious vintage it was for Chardonnay in 2007! The spring was rainy and free of frost. The summer days were cool and dry, with evening temperatures sometimes bordering on the chilly. (I look back on it as the most comfortable summer I can recall in 35 years as ... more

Domaine Matrot Meursault Les Chevalières 2006

Much more stony and mineral on the nose than the Meursault, yet the palate is quite fat and weighty, although it is well-balanced. Some sugared grapefruit and candied lemon on the finish.  more

La Crema Los Carneros Chardonnay 2007

Look for bright orange and stone fruit aromas, punctuated by butterscotch and caramel corn. In the mouth, vibrant notes of lemon zest and mineral blend with toasty shortbread overtones. Elegant and beautifully balanced, a broad mid-palate leads to a subtly spicy finish. more