The 2021WhiteWine has its trademark spice and mineral quality, and another p...The 2021 White Wine has its trademark spice and mineral quality, and another perfect growing season helped the wine deliver plenty of acidity and freshness. Trademark flavors include white peach, kaffir lime, lychee nut, beeswax, ripe fig, and...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
Kendall-Jackson Santa Maria ValleyChardonnay is rich and creamy in golden man...Kendall-Jackson Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay is rich and creamy in golden mango, pineapple, yellow peach and honeysuckle flower flavors, with oak barrel aging bringing notes of buttered biscuits and vanilla bean to the palate and finish. The chilly...more
This Chardonnay displays glorious energy, with lovely floral aromas, an entici...This Chardonnay displays glorious energy, with lovely floral aromas, an enticing Key lime pie entry, and lively layers of juicy, ripe fruit. On the palate, a rich, creamy texture balances the bright acidity, while carrying the wine’s classic Russian...more
The 2021 Lumen Chardonnay offers notes of Bartlett pear, ripe peach, fresh red...The 2021 Lumen Chardonnay offers notes of Bartlett pear, ripe peach, fresh red apple, succulent, spring rain and fennel. Fleshy and bright at once, this has scents of apple and pear, the wine’s flavors drawn into focus by a saline tension and mineral...more
The wine opens with inviting aromas of pear, honey and pineapple. On the palat...The wine opens with inviting aromas of pear, honey and pineapple. On the palate, the wine is round and creamy with notes of oak beautifully integrated with the fruit flavors, all of which are complemented by a hint of vanilla and carry through the long...more
A bright gold in color, this Russian River ValleyChardonnay 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
The Watson Ranch vineyard is perched on a steep hillside overlooking the San P...The Watson Ranch vineyard is perched on a steep hillside overlooking the San Pablo Bay in the southernmost end of the Napa Valley. The vineyard can be seen on the top of the hill just east of the Green Island Vineyard which we sourced fruit from...more
The 2022 NapaValleyChardonnay is fragrant and bright with aromatic notes of ...The 2022 Napa Valley Chardonnay is fragrant and bright with aromatic notes of fresh green apple, lemongrass, lychee, lime peel, coriander spice and jasmine white flowers. On the palate the texture is lively and viscous with mouth enveloping flavors of...more
Hess takes care in farming the Su'skol vineyard in order to develop fruit with...Hess takes care in farming the Su'skol vineyard in order to develop fruit with bright acidity and balance, and to showcase the impact of the moderate temperatures influenced by nearby San Pablo Bay. Hess chooses to focus on the aromatic and delicate...more
The 2021NapaValleyChardonnay is intended to be the best of both worlds styl...The 2021 Napa Valley Chardonnay is intended to be the best of both worlds stylistically. The nose opens with rich and layered aromas of pear, mandarin, tuberose, vanilla and oak spice. The palate is met with flavors of brioche, apple pie, lemon curd...more
Shale and Stone on the label is reflective of the deep minerality of the viney...Shale and Stone on the label is reflective of the deep minerality of the vineyard's ancient fractured shale soils and the freshness of the varietal. With long sur lie aging in concrete, it is taut but generous, and full yet bright on the palate. Aromas...more
NapaValley, where vines enjoy morning fog, warm afternoon sun and cooling eve...Napa Valley, where vines enjoy morning fog, warm afternoon sun and cooling evening breezes from the nearby San Pablo Bay. This white wine has aromas of pear, honey and pineapple. On the palate, the wine is round and creamy with notes of oak beautifully...more
Delightfully luscious, bright and crisp, with aromas and flavors of vibrant le...Delightfully luscious, bright and crisp, with aromas and flavors of vibrant lemon citrus and tropical notes of pineapple, white pear, juicy Golden Delicious apple and a hint of lemon meringue, sea salt caramel and butterscotch. Mouth-watering with...more