A complex Char
donnay offering both a lush mouth-feel and crisp food pairing acidity. Gentle aromas of red delicious apple, ripe pineapple and vanilla give way to flavors of red apple, pineapple and pear with hints of citrus, baking spice and creme brulee. A pleasant touch on Meyer lemon in the finish. Buy This Wine
Wente Chardonnay 2012 Morning Fog, Estate Grown, Livermore Valley, CA, $15 (S) – Rating 90Balanced winemaking with 50% stainless steel and 50% neutral oak. A very soft mouth-feel with balanced acidity. A nose of green apple, citrus and notes of honey. Flavors of ripe red apple, pear and citrus with hints of honeycomb, cinnamon spice, vanilla and yeasty pie crust. Buy This Wine
Russian River Vineyards Chardonnay 2012, Sonoma Coast, CA, $35 (S) – Rating 90Aged in French oak creating a round and creamy mouth-feel with balanced acidity. Aromas of red apple, spice, ripe pear and toasty vanilla. The palate is greeted with typical Sonoma Coast flavors of red apple, pear, toasty vanilla and hints of caramel. Notes of tropicals and citrus highlight the finish. Buy This Wine
Russian River Vineyards Chardonnay 2013, Sonoma Coast, CA, $38 (S) – Rating 91A double Gold Medal winner and Best of Class in the North of the Gate Wine Competition. Opening bouquet includes ripe pear, honeysuckle, a bit of red apple with subtle notes of citrus and caramel. A surprisingly creamy, round mouth-feel with balanced acidity for a stainless steel Chardonnay offering flavors of red apple, caramel and minerality. a touch of vanilla and caramel on the finish. Buy This Wine
Castello di Amorosa Chardonnay 2011, Napa Valley, CA, $28 (S) – Rating 90For those who enjoy traditional California Chardonnay with oaky creaminess in the right proportions, this Chardonnay delivers. A nose of red apples and baking spice with hints of pie crust. Balanced acidity with a soft mouth-feel give way to flavors of red apple, pear and spice with subtle notes of toasty vanilla and caramel. Buy This Wine
