95 points
2021 Addax Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard Carneros San Francisco Wine Panel Score 95 Points Oaky and luxuriously ripe, the aromas of this richly textured bottling center on baked apple, peach, lemon zest, vanilla custard, honeyed nuts and baking spice. MoreShop
Adelaida 2022 Chardonnay HMR Vineyard
95 points
2022 Adelaida Vineyards Chardonnay HMR Estate Vineyard, Paso Robles Wine Advocate 95 Points The 2022 Chardonnay HMR Estate Vineyard was barrel fermented and matured for nine months in 30% new French oak. MoreAlma Cattleya 2022 Sauvignon Blanc
Pale straw with a hint of green.
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Alma de Cattleya 2023 Sauvignon Blanc
93+ points
2023 Alma de Cattleya Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County San Francisco Wine Panel Score 93+ Points At the same time stylish, fresh and spicy, the nose of this lovely white melds scents of guava, mango, papaya, grapefruit, lemon grass, white pepper and honeydew melon into a genteel, harmonious medley. MoreAndis "Painted Fields" 2019 Cuvee Blanc Sierra Foothills
88+ points
2019 Andis "Painted Fields" Cuvee Blanc Sierra Foothills NVWE Notes: If lacking grand richness, the aromas of this slightly exotic blend make up for it in harmony and easy appeal. MoreAnthem 2022 Sauvignon Blanc
91 Points - International Wine Report
Winemaker Notes
Our 2022 Anthem Sauvignon Blanc showcases a bright bouquet of honeysuckle, jasmine and white peach on the nose.
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Arcudi 2020 Chardonnay
94 points
2020 Arcudi Chardonnay Purrington Rued Vineyard Russian River Valley San Francisco Wine Panel Score 94 Points Delicately creamy, focused and already seductive, the nose of this pretty wine fans out aromas of lemon cream pie, tarte tatin, Meyer lemon zest, nutmeg, baking spice and a hint of chalky minerality. MoreArgot 2019 Chardonnay Le Rayon Vert
94+ points
2019 Argot Winery Chardonnay “Le Rayon Vert” Sonoma Mountain San Francisco Wine Panel Score 94+ Points This beautifully crafted Chardonnay shows backbone, tension, poise and focus. MoreArgot 2021 Chardonnay Simpatico
95+ points
2021 Argot Chardonnay “Simpatico” Bennet Valley San Francisco Wine Panel Score 95+ Points Rich, sophisticated, vibrant in fruit and richly oaky, this is already a gorgeous Chardonnay. MoreArista 2020 Chardonnay Ritchie
95 points
2020 Arista Chardonnay, Kent Ritchie Vineyard, Russian River Valley San Francisco Wine Panel Score 95 Points A lush oaky, creaminess supports deeply immersed fruit in the nose of this luxurious bottling, as notes of poached pear, baked apple, yellow peach, lemon cream pie, baking spice and hazelnut meringue find harmony. MoreArns 2019 Chardonnay
93 points
2019 Arns Chardonnay Searby Vineyard Sonoma Coast San Francisco Wine Panel Score 93 Points Elegant and forthcoming, the aromas of this lovely Chardonnay arrive as a creamy-rich medley of baked green apple, white peach, pineapple soufflé and coconut meringue scents. MoreArns 2020 Chardonnay Searby Vineyard
Winemaker Notes
The 2020 Searby Chardonnay is almost a carbon copy of its predecessors.
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Atelier 2021 Chardonnay
94 points
2021 Atelier Chardonnay Russian River Valley San Francisco Wine Panel Score 94 Points In the nose of this rich Chardonnay, aromas reminiscent of white rose and jasmine grace a richer core of white peach, baked green apple, preserved lemon and vanilla wafer, all these rising above a notable mineral undercurrent. MoreAubert 2022 Chardonnay CIX
Mark Aubert’s Tasting Notes
The 2022 CIX Chardonnay is opulent and generous, opening with waves of Honeycrisp apple, candied lemon peel, and tangerine cream.
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Aubert 2022 Chardonnay Eastside
Mark Aubert’s Tasting Notes
The 2022 Eastside is both exotic and grounded, opening with complex gravelly, flinty tones that are the calling card of this special, rocky site.
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Aubert 2022 Chardonnay Powder House
Mark Aubert’s Tasting Notes
The 2022 Powder House effortlessly balances intense, driving minerality and tension with rich citrus and pome fruit character.
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Aubert 2022 Chardonnay UV-SL
Mark Aubert’s Tasting Notes
The 2022 UV-SL Chardonnay is dense and lively, with effusive aromas of bosc galette, lime leaf, and candied green apple.
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Bacigalupi 2021 Chardonnay Estate
95+ points
2021 Bacigalupi Chardonnay Estate, Russian River Valley San Francisco Wine Panel Score 95+ Points One finds a graceful balance in this elegantly expressive wine. MoreBailarin 2019 Chardonnay Highlands
94+ points
2019 Bailarin Chardonnay Highlands Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands San Francisco Wine Panel Score: 94+ Points Elegant, focused and forthcoming, the nose of this classy Chardonnay delivers aromas of yellow peach, baked apple, quince, lemon cream pie, baking spice and toasted meringue. MoreBailarin 2021 Sauvignon Blanc Indian Springs
Winemaker's Notes:
This beautifully balanced Sauvignon Blanc boasts a harmonious blend of acidity and fruit tones.
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Balletto 2018 Chardonnay Cider Ridge
90 points
2018 Balletto Chardonnay Cider Ridge Vineyard, "Estate" Russian River Valley NVWE Notes: This appealingly rich Chardonnay opens with scents of baked green apple, lemon cream pie and white peach tart along with toasty vanilla and baking spice notes. MoreBalletto 2020 Gewürztraminer
90 points
2020 Balletto Gewurztraminer "Estate" Russian River Valley San Francisco Wine Panel Score 90 Points Bright jasmine, lychee and honeydew melon scents join notes of white pepper and dried peach in the nose of this refreshing bottling. MoreBalletto 2021 Rosé
2021 Balletto Rosé of Pinot Noir "Estate" Russian River Valley
NVWE Notes: This is a vivacious Rosé, with aromas of pink rose, white cherry, strawberry, hints of orange zest and coriander seed .
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Balletto 2023 Sauvignon Blanc
90 points
Balletto 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley Wine Enthusiast 90 Points This is charming and subtle Sauvignon Blanc with tons of freshly peeled citrus, papaya and grass aromas on the nose. MoreBeaux Freres 2021 Chardonnay
94 points
2021 Beaux Freres Chardonnay Willamette Valley San Francisco Wine Panel Score 94 Points Mineral hints pair with baked green apple, preserved citrus and suggestions of hazelnut meringue in the nose of this rich, Burgundy-like Chardonnay. MoreBeringer 2018 Chardonnay
92 points
Winemaker Notes Plush and creamy, aromas and flavors of tart citrus lead with hints of white pear, delicious apple and a bit of lemon meringue, caramel and toasted almonds. MoreBevan 2022 Sauvignon Blanc
Jeb Dunnuck 96 Points:
“A blockbuster of a Sauvignon Blanc, Bevan’s 2021 Sauvignon Blanc Dry Stack Vineyard comes from an Italian clone planted in gravelly soil in the Bennett Valley and is raised, I believe, in the barrel.
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Bibi Graetz 2020 Casamatta Vermentino
Like most of Bibi Graetz wines, the name is very evocative, "Casa-Matta" means "Crazy-House", Casamatta Bianco is a wine coming from Argentario, in the south Tuscan coast that tells a lot about traditional vines and old vineyards. A fresh, crunchy and sapid blend that brings with it the sea breeze.
TASTING NOTES
“When I drink this blend I’m immediately projected on the Argentario, I can feel sea breeze, soil, sun and perfumes of Maremma wine region.
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Black Kite 2016 Chardonnay Sierra Mar
94 points
2016 Black Kite Chardonnay Sierra Mar Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands San Francisco Wine Panel Score 94 Points Rich and focused, the nose of this fine mountain Chardonnay poises a medley of Fuji apple, white peach, gooseberry, lemon zest, grapefruit, vanilla wafer and hazelnut scents above a harder mineral undercurrent. MoreBokisch 2021 Garnacha Blanca
91 points
2022 Bokisch Garnacha Blanca, Vista Luna Vineyard, Lodi San Francisco Wine Panel Score 91 Points Although on the rich side for the varietal, this attractive bottling offers a bitter-sweet seeming medley of apricot pit, peach pit, preserved lemon and mineral scents. MoreBouchaine Vineyards 2019 Riesling Las Brisas Vineyard
Tasting Notes
This wine is the liquid version of a walk through a Carneros vineyard in Spring.
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Brewer Clifton 2021 Chardonnay 3-D
2021 Brewer Clifton Chardonnay 3-D Vineyard Santa Rita Hills
San Francisco Wine Panel Score 95 Points
Piquantly fresh and fiercely mineral yet beautifully ripe, this is a textbook Brewer Clifton Chardonnay.
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Calstar 2021 Sauvignon Blanc
90 points
2021 CalStar Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley San Francisco Wine Panel Score 90 Points Bright, pretty and forthcoming the nose of this refreshing white poises scents of honeydew melon, lime sorbet, lemon grass and a hint of white pepper above a richer backdrop of fresh gooseberry. MoreCarbonnieux Blanc 2018
95 points
2018 Chateau Carbonnieux Pessac Leognan Blanc Bordeaux France Wine Enthusiast 95 Points Always a success, the releases of whites from this estate continue with this tight, textured, wood-aged and ripe wine. MoreCarol Shelton 2020 Coquille Blanc
2020 Carol Shelton “Coquille” White Nevarez Vineyard Paso Robles
San Francisco Wine Panel Score 90+ Points
This delightfully drinkable white Rhone grape blend delivers a gently creamy nose of white peach, fresh pear, lime oil, honeysuckle and white rose scents in an easy harmony.
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Cattleya 2021 Chardonnay #5
98+ points
2021 Cattleya Chardonnay Cuvee # 5 Sonoma Coast San Francisco Wine Panel Score 98+ Points Concentrated, complex and gorgeously elegant this beauty is likely the greatest Chardonnay yet released by Cattleya. MoreCattleya 2021 Chardonnay Beyond the Threshold
98 points
2021 Cattleya Chardonnay “Beyond the Threshold”, Sonoma Coast San Francisco Wine Panel Score 98 Points Zesty yet impressively elegant, the aromas of this Chardonnay center on lemon sorbet, pineapple core, fresh apple sauce, orange cream sickle and vanilla wafer, all of these in pristine focus. MoreCentaure 2019 Chasselas
92+ points
2019 Domaine Du Centaure Les Danaides Chasselas Geneve, Switzerland San Francisco Wine Panel Score 92+ Points The aromas of this delightfully food friendly bottling are a rich, focused mix of golden apple, golden raisin, peach pit and yellow rose scents poised above a sharp-edged mineral undercurrent. MoreCentaure 2019 Scheurebe
91 points
2019 Domaine Du Centaure Les Eliades Scheurebe Geneve, Switzerland San Francisco Wine Panel Score 91 Points Like its Chasselas sibling this wine excites with its ultra harmonious contrast of plush texture, piquancy fruitiness and intense minerality. MoreChalk Hill 2021 Chardonnay Estate
95 points
2021 Chalk Hill Estate Chardonnay Chalk Hill Wine Enthusiast 95 Points Toasty, spicy oak aromas balance the rich, layered fruits and cream in this full-throttle, lavish wine. MoreChamisal 2021 Chardonnay SLOB
90 points
2021 Chamisal Chardonnay San Luis Obispo San Francisco Wine Panel Score 90 Points This is a terrific summer Chardonnay: moderately complex and extremely fresh. MoreChapoutier 2020 Rose "Belleruche"
2020 Chapoutier “Belleruche” Cotes du Rhone Rosé Appellation D’Origine Protegee
San Francisco Wine Panel Score 91 Points
This lovely Rosé has a vibrant “copper penny” color, with pretty pink highlights.
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Chave 2020 Hermitage Blanc
98 points
2020 Domaine JL Chave, Blanc, Hermitage, Rhône, Decanter 98 Points The 2020 vintage is 'an amazing surprise', according to Jean-Louis Chave. MoreCloisonne 2022 Sauvignon Blanc RRV
91 points
2022 Cloisonne Winery Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley San Francisco Wine Panel Score 91 Points Extremely bright and forthcoming, yet easy-going as well, the nose of this textbook Russian River Valley wine is a focused melange of fresh lemon, golden berry, honeydew melon, lemon grass and white pepper scents. MoreClothesline 2020 Roussanne
91 points
2020 Clothesline Rousanne Lodi San Francisco Wine Panel Score 91 Points This intriguing wine is somewhat exotic if not particularly dramatic to the nose where suggestions of pineapple soufflé, guava and cantaloupe are main themes. MoreCochon 2022 Pinot Blanc
91 points
2022 Cochon Pinot Blanc, Shop Block Vineyard, Dutton Ranch, Russian River Valley San Francisco Wine Panel Score 91 Points This pretty bottling offers genteel aromas of apple skin, baked apple, quince paste, preserved lemon, vanilla and baking spice with fine zest and notable mineral undertones. MoreComtes Lafon 2016 Meursault Charmes
95 points
2016 Domaine des Comtes Lafon Meursault 1er Cru Charmes Wine Advocate 95 Points 2016 Domaine des Comtes Lafon Meursault 1er Cru les Charmes The 2016 Meursault 1er Cru Charmes is superb, unfurling in the glass with aromas of crisp peaches, apples, dried white flowers, honeycomb and oatmeal. More