Donati Family Vineyard Sisters Forever, Unoaked Chardonnay Central Coast 2013
Pale straw color. The aromatics are unexcpected, focused more on tropical fruits rather than orchard fruits with rich, sweet scents of pineapple, mango, star fruit, and hints of lychee. The palate confirms the nose - soft Medium-boded with succulent fruit with fresh acidtiy and delicate mineral notes. $16 – 3 Stars – 86 points
Bogle Chardonnay California 2013
Pale golden straw color with brilliant clarity. The nose reveals a classic New World Chardonnay with ripe white peach, apple, and tropical fruits in the lead supported by barrel notes emerging as well as vanilla bean, butterscotch, lemon curd, and nutmeg. The palate echoes the nose delivering waves of orchard and tropical fruits with a big does of oak, vanilla, and toasted coconut. This is a pretty intense Chardonnay without being heavy or cloying in any way offering a bright dose of acidity. Made with 100% Chardonnay. $10 – 3 Stars – 86 points
Force of Nature Murmur Vineyard Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley 2013
Brilliant pale golden color with moderate viscosity evident. The nose is filled with the scents of wild, spring flowers, orange zest, ripe white peach, subtle tropical fruit tones, and lemon curd. The palate is is full accord with the nose delivering lush, ripe orchard and tropical fruits with subtle mineral and citrus zest notes to keep it vibrant. This is a fairly intense Chardonnay with an explosive fruit core with a silky viscosity from entry to finish. Made with 100% Chardonnay. $22.50 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
