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
Bread & Butter Chardonnay California 2015
Brilliant, light green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of butterscotch, lemon curd, and vanilla with supporting notes of blanched almonds. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruit-driven core with accents of lychee, citrus, and mineral. The finish lingers with soft vanilla and butterscotch notes. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. Made with 100% Chardonnay. $15 – 4 Stars – 91 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
Gundlach Bundschu Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2015
Brilliant, green/gold color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of honeysuckle, peach, and lychee with supporting notes of mineral, green and apple. The palate echoes the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of kiwi. The finish is long and lingering with silky oak accents. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous texture. Made with 100% Chardonnay. $27 – 4 Stars – 91 points
