The 2022 Chardonnay Haynes Vineyard is fabulous. Sadly, it is the last vintage for this wine at Arnot-Roberts following the property's acquisition by the Lawrence family. All the classic Haynes signatures come through. Dried... Read More

The 2021 Chardonnay Durell Vineyard is a brilliant, chiseled wine. Apricot, white flowers, marzipan and light tropical notes are finely sketched. Vibrant saline tones extend the finish eortlessly. I especially admire the translucent... Read More

A ripe youthful yellow hue, the 2021 Chardonnay VGW is fantastic out of the gates, with ripe aromas of white smoke, lemon balm, salty earth, and white peach. From all volcanic soils, the 2021 Chardonnay VGW is ripe through the... Read More

The 2021 Chardonnay Mae Estate opens with hints of chalk that give way to white peach, red apple, almonds and floral perfume on the nose. The palate has a textural breadth that emphasizes its deep core of savory fruit, and a foil... Read More

The 2022 Sauvignon Blanc Dry Stack is like nothing I have ever tasted. Apricot, ginger, ripe peach, white flowers and tangerine oil all grace this textured, unctuous Sauvignon Blanc

Lemon oil, green apple, moss & white flower, wet soil, iodine—remarkable textural tension between fruit, minerality & acidity—so balanced, the finish lingers for minutes—think 'Puligny'... Read More

The 2020 Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard Block UU is a regal, elegant wine. Citrus, white flowers, mint, white pepper and jasmine are all finely cut in mid-weight, racy Chardonnay that captures all the best this challenging year... Read More

Primary aromas of candied lime peel, mango, lemon curd, pomelo, and lemongrass emerge from the glass. Subtle hints of fresh baked croissant, orange marmalade, honey, and nutmeg linger in the background. The palate shows bright,... Read More

From one of the coolest sites Ceritas sources from, at 300 feet elevation, the pale straw-colored 2021 Chardonnay Trout Gulch is fresh and vibrant with fresh flowers, crushed stones, and white peach. This medium-bodied white is... Read More

The 2021 Chardonnay Marena is a fabulous introduction to this range. Airy and lifted, with tons of energy, the 2021 has so much to offer. Floral and mineral notes play off a core of citrus fruit in an engaging, mid-weight Chardonnay... Read More

The first swirl in the glass releases fragrances of white peaches, lime zest, delicate white pineapple and ripe stone fruit. Upon entry, the creamy texture is buoyed by bright acidity. Ruby red grapefruit, white blossoms and citrus... Read More

The 2020 Chardonnay UV - El Diablo Vineyard is extraordinarily impressive, particularly given the multitude of challenges this vintage. It was matured for 12 months in 33% new French oak and finished with six months in stainless... Read More

The 2020 Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard comes from vines planted in the 1970s. It was matured for 12 months in 35% new French oak and finished with six months in stainless steel. This shows the impressive concentration and generosity... Read More

The 2021 Chardonnay Casteel is complex and alluring, offering dynamic aromas and flavors as it unfurls with oxygen over several days. The nose offers lemon peel and panna cotta, spicy, honeyed undertones and streaks of flint.... Read More

I loved the nose on the 2020 Chardonnay Ma Princesse, which has a captivating array of white peach, pineapple, minty herbs, and flowers. Coming from older vines in the Ritchie Vineyard in the Russian River, it’s full-bodied,... Read More

Sliced cooked apples with biscuit and pie crust undertones, as well as hints of spices with some salted caramel. Hints of apricot. Full-bodied with a firmness and depth. Creamy-textured phenolics and great length. One of the best... Read More

Luc Morlet has 100 Muscadelle vines, planted in 1953, which he co-ferments with the Sauvignon Blanc to produce this stunning wine. This is all barrel fermented with native yeast. This barrel sample of 2019 La Proportion Doree... Read More

Fennel, lemon and mineral aromas follow through to bone-dry palate, with medium body and creamy, fine lees. Beautifully poised and delicious. Drink now.

Our estate-grown Chardonnay fruit was picked and hand-sorted in the vineyard before spending the night in our cold room. Chilled grapes were softly pressed and the juice was gently pumped into a stainless steel tank and cold settled.... Read More