Tongue Dancer Wines Pratt Vyd Irwin Lane Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2019
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of lychee and freshly baked bread with supporting notes of white peach, kumquat, and wild honey. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of pineapple, lemon curd, and wet stones. The finish lingers with crisp citrus accents and subtle pear notes. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet expansive texture. This is perhaps out favorite TDW Pratt Vineyard Chardonnay yet. We love the balance $42 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Tongue Dancer Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of lychee and honeysuckle with supporting notes of white peach, apricot, and orange peel. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of tropical fruit, lemon curd, citrus zest, ginger, and hints of pineapple. The finish is long and lingering with bright citrus notes. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet decadent texture. $50 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Pratt Vyd Irwin Lane Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of "leesy" freshly baked bread, baked apple, and lychee with supporting notes of honey, white peach, and citrus zest. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of baked fruits, lemon curd, and wet stones. The finish is long and lingering with subtle oak accents. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent yet sprite texture. This Tongue Dancer Chardonnay is much like their lovely previous releases with a greater leesy component that offers great complexity and it gives this wine a maturity well beyond its years. $42 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
SoloUva Brut Franciacorta DOCG NV
Brilliant, light pale straw color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of peach and citrus zest with supporting notes of pear and guava. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of orange peel, blanched almonds, and slate. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. A crisp and refreshing aperitif style. $27 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2017
& Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of white peach and lychee with supporting notes of apricot stone, honeysuckle, and citrus zest. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of tropical fruit, lemon curd, and candied ginger. The finish is long and lingering with accents of vanilla bean and oak. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. Made with 100% Chardonnay. $50 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Pratt Vyd Irwin Lane Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of lychee and oak with supporting notes of white peach, tropical fruit, honey, and kumquat. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of ripe pineapple and vanilla custard. The finish is long and lingering with oak and citrus accents. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a voluptuous texture. $39 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Bogle Chardonnay California 2017
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of apple and lychee with supporting notes of honeysuckle, sweet coconut, and kiwi. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of baked apple, tropical fruits, slate, and vanilla cream. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a silky texture. $10 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Bogle phantom Chardonnay Clarksburg 2017
Brilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of tropical fruit, wild flowers, and honeysuckle with supporting notes of passion fruit and vanilla. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of lemon curd, butterscotch, honey, and toasted oak. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a silky, opulent texture. $18 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Beringer Bros. Bourbon Barrel Aged Chardonnay California 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of white peach and vanilla bean with supporting notes of apricot stone and butterscotch. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe stone fruits-driven core with flavors of lychee and vanilla cream. The finish is long and lingering with bold flavors of toasted oak. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. Don't be thrown by the "Bourbon Barrel" description. This Chardonnay is greatly influenced by the charred, American White oak that once held Bourbon but it does not taste like of Bourbon! We bet you're going to enjoy it. $17.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Plow & Stars Cellars Chardonnay Napa Valley 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of white peach and tropical fruit with supporting notes of nectarine, butterscotch, and blanched almonds. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of lychee and lemon curd. The finish is long and lingering with sweet oak accents. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a creamy texture. $34.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
