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
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
