Bogle Chardonnay California 2016
Brilliant, medium green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of tropical fruit, lemon curd, and lychee with supporting notes of honeysuckle, butterscotch, and pear. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, baked apple, and nectarine. The finish lingers with accents of oak and vanilla. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a creamy texture. Made with 100% Chardonnay. $10 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Tablas Creek Roussanne Adelaida District 2015
Brilliant, medium golden color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of kiwi, pineapple, and butterscotch with supporting notes of wild honey. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of ripe apple and lemon curd. The finish is long and lingering with oak and mineral notes. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. Made with 100% Roussanne. $35 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Planeta Rosé Sicilia 2016
Brilliant, very light salmon color. The nose is subtle offering scents of orange peel, strawberry, and grapefruit with supporting notes of spring flowers and quince. The palate is in substantial agreement with the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of pomegranate. The finish is crisp with accents of mineral. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $15 – 3 Stars – 86 points
Carol Shelton Wild Thing Chardonnay Sonoma County 2015
Brilliant, light green/yellow color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of honeysuckle, lychee, and pear with supporting notes of kiwi and lemon curd. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of minerals and flowers. The finish is crisp with a dose of citrus zest. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Chardonnay. $18 – 3 Stars – 86 points
Carol Shelton Coquille Blanc Paso Robles 2015
Brilliant, medium green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of honeysuckle, peach, and pear with supporting notes of blanched almonds, citrus zest, and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of nuts and oak. The finish is long and lingering with flavors of butterscotch and oak. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. $24 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Gundlach Bundschu Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2014
Brilliant, medium ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of black cherry, cassis, and boysenberry with supporting notes of black tea and baking spices. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of pomegranate. The finish lingers with supple tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. Made with 100% Pinot Noir. $40 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Natura Carmenere Colchagua 2015
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of black tea, forest floor, blackberry, and cocoa with supporting notes of eucalyptus and leather. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of truffle and oak. The finish is long and lingering with chewy tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $11.99 – 3 Stars – 85 points
Troon Whole Grape Ferment Riesling Applegate Valley 2016
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium golden/orange color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of apricot, apple cider, bread dough, and orange peel with supporting notes of truffle, and pineapple. The palate is in substantial agreement with the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of wet stones. The finish is tart with with trailing, sour tropical fruits notes. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Riesling. $20 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Natura Un-Oaked Chardonnay Bio-Bio 2016
Brilliant, light yellow color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of citrus zest, kumquat, and pineapple with supporting notes of slate and grapefruit. The palate confirms the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of orange peel. The finish is crisp with a gently trailing note of green apple and citrus. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Chardonnay. $11.99 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
Run Riot Chardonnay Central Coast 2015
Brilliant, golden straw color. The nose reveals a big and buttery Chardonnay with a generous note of lees harmonizing with ripe peach, lychee, and tropical fruits. The palate fully concurs with the nose delivering a rich and chewy fruit and brown butter core with flanking notes of tropical fruits, lemon curd, and brioche. This is a big Chardonnay with fat butter and fruit notes foiled by a bright dose of citrus and firm lees accent. Made with 100% Chardonnay. $16.99 – 3.5 Stars – 87 points
