Creamy and rich, bright sassy fruit - juicy pear, honeycrisp apple, soft guava...Creamy and rich, bright sassy fruit - juicy pear, honeycrisp apple, soft guava and tropical aromas combine with cre`me brulee, vanilla cre`me, buttery pie-crust and toasted butterscotch on a long smooth finish.more
The nose is reminiscent of preserved Meyer lemons, wet stones and a hint of li...The nose is reminiscent of preserved Meyer lemons, wet stones and a hint of lime blossoms. The rich body and texture builds as it envelops your mouth, while layers of Kaffir lime, guava, and pineapple tantalize; followed by light, creamy texture of...more
The Untitled #14 Chardonnay achieves a perfect balance of richness, acidity an...The Untitled #14 Chardonnay achieves a perfect balance of richness, acidity and elegance through the art of blending. The palate is full of ripe tropical notes and orange oil, laced with silky sweet spices. The finish is long, seductive and persistent...more
The 2021 Mountain Estate Vineyard, Chardonnay shows expressive aromas of apple...The 2021 Mountain Estate Vineyard, Chardonnay shows expressive aromas of apple blossom, white flowers, lemon zest and citrus. Complex on the palate with notes of lemon verbena, bees wax and lightly ripened golden delicious apple. Incredibly fresh and...more
Aromas of Meyer lemon, tangerine skin and cover crop. Flavors of baked citrus,...Aromas of Meyer lemon, tangerine skin and cover crop. Flavors of baked citrus, key lime and sea salt. The texture is dense and saline. Another utterly brilliant Chardonnay, the 2021 Chardonnay 3D comes from a site in the Sta. Rita Hills. It has a...more
The aromatic diversity here is breathtaking. The wine cleanly and discreetly c...The aromatic diversity here is breathtaking. The wine cleanly and discreetly checks off all of the boxes of a great vintage. Orange blossom? Yes. Green apple? Plentiful. White peach? Absolutely. In warm years, the wines can occasionally lean too...more
Classically Bien Nacido, with aromas of straw and chamomile interspersed with ...Classically Bien Nacido, with aromas of straw and chamomile interspersed with wet stone and lemon peel. Beautiful mineral notes balance out fresh fruit and tropical flowers on the palate. This wine has the characteristically firm structure of the 2021...more
Hailing from a denser site all around, Rinconada is more flamboyant, showing r...Hailing from a denser site all around, Rinconada is more flamboyant, showing riper aromas of yellow apple, pear and even pineapple. The fruit purity and minimalist winemaking style found in all Sandhi Chardonnays are here. They're just turned up a...more
Honey-colored in the glass, Z. Alexander Brown Chardonnay exudes bright aromas...Honey-colored in the glass, Z. Alexander Brown Chardonnay exudes bright aromas of White peach, floral orange blossom with hints of honey and baking spice. A rich, velvety mouthfeel is supported by core flavors of juicy stone fruit, vanilla and toasted...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
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 bright gold in color, this Russian River Valley Chardonnay opens with notes ...A bright gold in color, this Russian River Valley Chardonnay opens with notes of toasted caramel, baked apple and quince. The palate is rich with apricot and finishes with warm notes of cinnamon and honey. Excellent pairings include seared scallops and...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