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

Jul 042014
 
MacPhail Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2012,  Sonoma County, CA, $40 (S) – Rating 90

MacPhail Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2012A lovely example of Sonoma coast Chardonnay. The enticing nose offers aromas of red apple, ripe pear and baking spice. Chablis in style, with only the barest use neutral oak results in a crisp Chardonnay with present and balanced acidity. Blended flavors of red apple, pear, Meyer lemon, pineapple and just a hint of butterscotch. Notes of tropicals in the long clean finish. Buy This Wine

Jul 022014
 
Bucher Vineyard Chardonnay 2013, Russian River Valley, CA, $28(S) – Rating 91

Bucher Vineyard Chardonnay 2013A beautifully balanced Chardonnay offering aromas of red apple, pear, spice and just a touch of toast. One the palate, a round mouth-feel balanced with juicy acidity. Flavors of red apple, pear, tropicals, baking spice and vanilla. The kindest hint of toasty oak on the finish. This wine offers all the elements of an excellent food pairing wine with enough robustness to enjoy alone. Buy This Wine

Jul 022014
 
Corley Reserve Chardonnay 2012, Estate Grown – Oak Knoll, Napa Valley, CA, $50 (S) – Rating 91

Corley Reserve Chardonnay 2012Rich and full bodied while maintaining some juicy acidity. Aromas of red apple, caramel, vanilla and a touch of spice. The palate is treated to flavors of red delicious apple, ripe pear, tropicals, wet stone minerality and baking spices. Hints of caramel on the long finish. Buy This Wine

 

Jun 172014
 
Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay 2012Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay 2012, Sonoma County, CA, $23 (S) – Rating 90

Enticing aromas of freshly sliced apple and baking spice. A soft and slightly buttery mouth-feel with balanced acidity giving way to flavors of red apple, pear, white peach and tropicals with hints of butter and oaky vanilla. Tropical notes in the finish. Buy This Wine