Following up on the much-enjoyed previous vintages of the Dreyer Sonoma Chardonnay, comes once again a value priced Chardonnay from the Dreyer Family. This current release is comprised primarily from grapes grown in the Sonoma... Read More
Looking at the flagship estate Viognier, the 2021 Viognier Estate boasts a vibrant, medium to full-bodied, incredibly focused and mineral-driven profile that reminds me of a Condrieu from pure granite soils. Tangerine oil, honeyed... Read More
This Burgundian-minded blend of 50% Pinot Gris, 45% Pinot Blanc and 5% Aligote is exciting to try each vintage. This year's is rich yet zesty, starting with aggressive aromas of lemon juice, baked apricot, cream and toast... Read More
The 2022 Sauvignon Blanc was matured in 25% new French oak and stainless steel. It has pretty aromas of white peaches, tarragon, candle smoke, beeswax and gravel dust. The light-bodied palate has a gently creamy texture to temper... Read More
This superrich and mouthcoating wine is also silky in texture and has a light, lifting acidity to give it great balance. Poached pears, marzipan and a touch of butter give it full flavors to pair with sauteed fish, broiled shellfish... Read More
The 2020 Chardonnay Drum Canyon Vineyard is impressive. Rich, dense and expansive, this is another terrific example of how compelling Chardonnay can be in the Sta. Rita Hills. Tangerine oil, lemon confit, mint, honeysuckle and... Read More
Lean aromas of lemon pith and plaster of paris are tight on the nose of this countywide cuvée. Wet-clay aromas are cut by lemon peel on the brisk palate.
Rose petals, lychee and pink grapefruit waft up from the glass in an aromatic stream before tangy acidity powers the delicious, dry and (for Gewurz) restrained flavors that light up the palate. This wine is perfect to serve any... Read More
This Chardonnay comes from vineyards where the temperature often swings up to 50 degrees in a single day! This combination of warm days and cold nights yields mineral-rich Chardonnay with great acidity. This is not the creamy,... 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
From 23-year-old vines, the 2021 Chardonnay Estate pours a bright straw hue and takes on more aromatic intensity, with gravelly earth, beeswax, lime leaf, and fresh apple. It offers fantastic intensity and energy on the palate,... Read More
The 2021 Chardonnay West Sonoma Coast is a bright youthful hue and delivers elegant aromas of fresh flowers, white peaches, sea spray, and soft floral citrus. Medium-bodied, it displays good roundness and delicate spice, with... Read More