White Wine

Nov 042014
 
Sequoia Grove Chardonnay 2012, Napa Valley, CA, $28 (S) – Rating 89

Sequoia Grove Chardonnay 2012Fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged in French oak without malolactic fermentation. The result is a plush mouth-feel with balanced acidity with no buttery popcorn to overwhelm. The nose offers notes of apple, pear and baking spice. Flavors of red apple, pear, white peach, Meyer lemon and stony minerality. A bit of spice in the finish. Buy This Wine

 

Aug 042014
 
Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay 2012, Russian River Valley, CA, $56   – Rating 92

Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay 2012One of my favorite 2012 Russian River Chardonnays, unfiltered and unfined. A robust nose of red apple, Meyer lemon, baking spice and pie crust. Full bodied with juicy acidity offering flavors of red apple, Meyer lemon, pineapple and ripe pear with a definite sense of minerality. Red apple and spice dance in the long finish. Buy This Wine.

Aug 042014
 
Flowers Winery Chardonnay 2012, Sonoma Coast, CA, $40 (S) – Rating 90

Flowers Winery Chardonnay 2012A bouquet of red apple and ripe pineapple with notes of vanilla and pie crust. On the palate, a lush mouth-feel with balanced acidity. Integrated yet delicate flavors of red apple, Meyer lemon, tropical citrus, wet stone and a hint of pear. Vanilla crème in the on long finish. Buy this Wine

 

Jul 082014
 
Monticello Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2013Monticello Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Napa Valley, CA, $32 (S) – Rating 90

A robust nose of ruby red grapefruit, Meyer lemon, tropicals and bright spice. Bright acidity complimented by soft textures. Meyer lemon, ruby red grapefruit, citrus, spice and green apple flavors abound. Plenty of spice, citrus and tropical notes in the finish. Buy This Wine

 

Jul 082014
 
Alpha Omega Chardonnay Reserve 2011, Napa Valley, CA, $92 (S) – Rating 92

Alpha Omega Chardonnay Reserve 20112011 was one of the coolest growing seasons in recent Napa history allowing for a leaner and more elegant style. This Chardonnay is no exception. A lovely bouquet of red apple, wet stone and a little pear. The wine has a lush round texture with balanced acidity offering flavors of red apple, pear, Meyer Lemon, wet stone and spice with hints of caramel and vanilla. Tropical notes in the finish. Buy this Wine