Aromas of toasted hazelnut, pressed chamomile flower and mature white stone fruit emerge from the glass. Matured on the lees in both steel and large casks, the polished palate has depth and finesse, offering ripe Anjou pear, creamy... Read More
The estate is noted for white wine, and this latest release lives up to the reputation. This textured, mainly Sauvignon Blanc wine has tight acidity set against wood aging and ripe citrus and white-fruit flavors. Drink the wine... Read More
I loved the 2019 Château D'Aiguilhe Blanc, an up-front, supple, incredibly charming white revealing beautiful notes of white citrus, mint, orange blossom, and chalky minerality. Medium-bodied on the palate, it's... Read More
Delicate aromas of almonds and marzipan lead onto a ripe palate with a glycerol texture, waxy white flowers, almond butter and sweet, nutty pears. Fresh limestone and green apple acidity give a direct, crisp length. Intense minerality... Read More
The 2019 Sauvignon Blanc Fosilni Breg opens with a pure, precise, lemon-fresh and limestone-driven bouquet of ripe and juicy white fruits intertwined with charming sur lie notes. Medium to full-bodied, this is a delicate, perfectly... Read More
With its combination of flinty brightness and candied-citrus richness, this sophisticated chardonnay is just beginning to open up. Only medium-bodied with finely delineated contours and a tantalizing finish that pulls you back... Read More
Seductive and expressive, with a firming layer of bitter almond, citrus pith and mineral notes buoying a ripe mix of melon, yellow plum and peach flavors. Big in stature, with remarkable density and saltiness, this hums through... Read More
The very lightly hued, Sauvignon Blanc dominated 2019 Flor (there's 3% Semillon) offers up a gorgeous, Bordeaux Blanc-like bouquet of ripe pineapple and citrus fruits interwoven with notes of brioche, honeyed almonds, and... Read More
Creamy and waxy white with ripe stone fruit, pie crust, toffee and praline notes. Full-bodied, dense and viscous with oily texture and mellow fruit character. Lingering finish. Drink or hold.
The 2019 Chardonnay Golden Slope is shimmery and expressive, with scents of white peaches, spring honey and a stony undercurrent. The medium-bodied palate combines a satiny texture with tangy acidity and energetic citrusy character,... Read More
The 2019 Haardt Muskateller is very clear, fresh and coolish on the mineral nose, with delicate minty aromas. Juicy and fresh on the palate, this is a well-structured and quite intense Muscat with refined ,elegant acidity and... Read More
Waxed lemon, pear, blanched almond, sea shell and biscuit on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with fantastic concentration, texture and length. Drink or hold.
As with the 2018, the Marsanne-dominated 2019 Hermitage Le Chevalier De Sterimberg Blanc includes 30% Roussanne. Lots of buttered citrus, toasted bread, white flowers, and a touch of pineapple all emerge from this young, unevolved,... Read More
Dark and smoky with plenty of wild herbs and wet earth, this is a bold, generous dry riesling with moderate acidity, but plenty of structure nonetheless. The mirabelle fruit emerges slowly with aeration. Bold yet very clean finish.... Read More
The 2019 Chardonnay Laurelwood District comes from seven different vineyard sites throughout the appellation. It's energetic, spicy and mineral-driven this vintage, with transparent aromas of white peach, beeswax, jasmine... Read More