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Monterey County delivers a classic Chardonnay with a toasty finish. The Slow P... Monterey County delivers a classic Chardonnay with a toasty finish. The Slow Press winemaking process magnifies fruit aromas and delivers notes of fresh apple, lemon, and pear. Slow Press Chardonnay is aged in American oak barrels for 9 months to... more

A new cuvée for Lumpp, the 2020 Givry Teppe des Chenèves derives from five-y... A new cuvée for Lumpp, the 2020 Givry Teppe des Chenèves derives from five-year-old vines (high-quality selections of Chardonnay, of course) planted in this southeast-facing site below the tree line. Delivering aromas of honeyed orchard fruit, white... more

The wine gleams in the glass a lovely straw color. The nose is exotic, showing... The wine gleams in the glass a lovely straw color. The nose is exotic, showing stone fruit and talcum, lemon rind and baking spice. The wine has an absolutely towering presence on the palate, robust flavors cut through by rapier acidity. A very... more

The always inspired Valentin Montanet over-delivers with this unfussy, organic... The always inspired Valentin Montanet over-delivers with this unfussy, organically made Chardonnay. Sure, it’s a Bourgogne, but the lighting need not be perfect, nor should you save it for company (although they would be impressed). A wine for... more

Brass Tacks Chardonnay opens with citrus fruit, followed by fig and hints of h... Brass Tacks Chardonnay opens with citrus fruit, followed by fig and hints of honeysuckle. On the palate, fresh tropical flavors of papaya and mango. Minimal malolactic fermentation helped develop the luscious, round mouth feel while maintaining... more

Like Domaine de la Bongran and Domaine de Roally, Domaine Emilian Gillet belon... Like Domaine de la Bongran and Domaine de Roally, Domaine Emilian Gillet belongs to the Thevenet family. Each of these three small properties features classic Mâconnais clay-limestone soils and is farmed organically and worked and harvested... more

A pure, clear crystalline gold in color with green highlights; hazelnut notes ... A pure, clear crystalline gold in color with green highlights; hazelnut notes underlie accents of honey, butter, nuanced with fern, spices and tones of white flowers (hawthorn, acacia) and flint. To the palate, an aromatic wine, fine but not light,... more

The notion of terroir takes on even more significance with this bottling from ... The notion of terroir takes on even more significance with this bottling from André Ostertag that comes from a very specific site. And what a site it is: a steep southern slope composed of pink sandstone, gneiss, and granite, Heissenberg gives a... more

This a bright and energetic white from the steep upper slope. Initial impressi... This a bright and energetic white from the steep upper slope. Initial impressions feature citrus skin and wet stones, with acacia flower nuances. This wine has a taut and forceful tension which contributes to the very long and elegant finish. A cuvée... more

This wine is all about precise acidity without compromising texture, length, o... This wine is all about precise acidity without compromising texture, length, or structure. Bright lemon/lime drives the profile with marzipan and marigold notes that add intriguing complexity and weight. Aromas of lemon curd, lavender and almond skin.... more

Bright with golden highlights. Complex and aromatic with summer stone fruits a... Bright with golden highlights. Complex and aromatic with summer stone fruits and dried apricots developing into notes of delicately caramelized buttery hazelnut. The front palate is full and rich with intermingling notes of fresh fruits (apple, peach,... more

A wine of a brilliant, shining gold. Nice intensity with an interesting nose o... A wine of a brilliant, shining gold. Nice intensity with an interesting nose of ripe and tropical fruits, sweet notes of honey, linden, spice, citrus fruit, licorice root and almonds. It is a very well-balanced wine in the mouth, full-bodied with high... more

Prager’s stylistic signature is that of aromatic complexity coupled with pow... Prager’s stylistic signature is that of aromatic complexity coupled with power and tension. High density planting and long hang times ensure ripe fruit flavors and concentration, yet allowing leaves to shade the fruit lend vibrant aromatics of... more

Gorgeous aromas of persimmons and spices as nutmeg, cinnamon, orange peel, and... Gorgeous aromas of persimmons and spices as nutmeg, cinnamon, orange peel, and hints of caramel. Honey and apricot. Full-bodied, dry and layered with dried fruits such as apricots and pears. Botrytis spice. Fine silky phenolic texture and a flavorful... more

Pale straw in appearance, Nugan Estate Third Generation Chardonnay displays vi... Pale straw in appearance, Nugan Estate Third Generation Chardonnay displays vibrant aromas white stone fruit, entwined with grapefruit and ginger spice, leading to a palate with superfine acidity and superb balance. more

The palate is dominated by pitted white and yellow fruits with a hint of spice... The palate is dominated by pitted white and yellow fruits with a hint of spice that helps with the overall balance. Very lifted with brilliant floral aromatics and a supremely seductive white peachy texture. Ripe but not overripe, this has zesty... more

Tropical, perfumed and pure. Lifted nose with guava, feijoa and gooseberry. Ho... Tropical, perfumed and pure. Lifted nose with guava, feijoa and gooseberry. Honey notes and a green edge reminiscent of fresh herbs (sage and mint). Terpene-like nuance. So inviting and captivating. Chalky and bracing on the palate with pink lady apple... more

From the clay and limestone slopes of one of the most beautiful hamlets of Bur... From the clay and limestone slopes of one of the most beautiful hamlets of Burgundy, this Pernand-Vergelesses blanc balances notes of apricot and acacia with textured minerality and classic Chardonnay richness. more

Notes of white flowers, lemon verbena, hazelnuts and coastal winds. A lively v... Notes of white flowers, lemon verbena, hazelnuts and coastal winds. A lively vintage for sipping with classic summer food pairings (seafood, spicy Bbq). Spiced pears, white peaches, lemon pie, nutmeg, butterscotch and flint on the nose. It’s... more

Notes of citrus and wet stone on the nose. Rich and full-bodied on the palate ... Notes of citrus and wet stone on the nose. Rich and full-bodied on the palate with exquisite balance and aging potential. more