Tongue Dancer Wines Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium gold color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of lemon curd, lychee, and white tropical flowers with supporting notes of wet stones and citrus zest. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach and subtle toasted oak accents. The finish is long and lingering with trailing floral and citrus notes. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture that is kept vibrant with a deft dose of bright acidity. Made with 100% Chardonnay. $50 – 5 Stars – 98 points
Pommery Blanc de Blanc Champagne NV
Brilliant, light gold color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of citrus zest, jasmine, and wet stones with supporting notes of spring flowers and apricot. The palate confirms the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of white peach and toasted bread. The finish is long and lingering with trailing citrus and slate accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Wonderfully crisp in it's youth this lovely blanc de blanc will age beautifully in the cellar over the next five years. $67 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Geyser Peak Chardonnay California 2015
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. tropical fruit, and peach with supporting notes of vanilla, oak, and honeysuckle. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of lychee. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a creamy texture. A classic California Chardonnay with a creamy texture and bright tropical flavors – a great value. $12 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Steele Chardonnay California 2016
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of apple, lychee, and pineapple with supporting notes of mango, citrus zest, and coconut. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of lemon curd, honeysuckle and strong accents of lees. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. Steel invented the modern California Chardonnay style and this wine is true to that style. $22 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Nia Chardonnay California 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBright, pale straw color. The nose is moderately intense offering bright scents of lychee and citrus zest with supporting notes of pineapple and lime. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of passion fruit and vibrant citrus accents with hints of oak. The finish is crisp with trailing tropical notes. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture and nimble weight. $9.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Bogle Phantom Chardonnay California 2016
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of cassis and plum with supporting notes of black cherry, cigar box, cocoa, and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black cherry and brown baking spices. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins and silky oak tones. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous texture. $18 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Tongue Dancer Wines Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2015
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of lemon curd, kumquat, and white peach with supporting notes of orange peel, cantaloupe, and honeysuckle. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe, orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of lychee, stone fruits, and wet river stones. The finish is long and lingering with subtle citrus notes. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a opulent texture punctuated by a dose of toasty oak. Made with 100% Chardonnay. $50 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Prosper Maufoux Chardonnay Bourgogne 2016
Brilliant, light green/yellow color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of green apple, and lemon curd with supporting notes of quince, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of green melon. The finish is is dry with hints of citrus. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Chardonnay. $19 – 3 Stars – 85 points
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
Ferrari Brut Trento NV
Brilliant, medium straw color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of apple, spring flowers, and quince with supporting notes of bread dough and citrus. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of apple and pear with toasty bread crust. The finish is crisp with lingering citrus and yeast accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Chardonnay. $27.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
