The 2022 Saint-Véran Les Châtaigniers is raised in foudre. It is more austere on the nose compared to the La Vieille Vigne, but it is well-defined with scents of dried honey and nectarine coming through with time,... Read More
If you actually want to DRINK Burgundy, rather than saving it for decades, you can't beat Bichot. It should be noted that Bichot buys entire properties and continues to make wines on-site, rather than hauling the fruit to... Read More
The 2022 Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills is composed of purchased fruit that has undergone complete malolactic fermentation. The nose is broad and rich, with tropical fruit and dried white flower aromas. The palate is soft and straightforward,... Read More
Temptingly fragrant, the nose smells of peach fuzz, broom and dried herbs. The palate is lush and easy-going, nicely clinging to every crevice through the medium finish. These vines celebrated their 50th birthday in 2023.... Read More
A very crisp, clean and fresh example of Vaillons, with the sunny exposition bringing ripeness of pear and white peach fruit, together with attractive floral notes, all balanced by a fine line of acidity. Classy. The Servin family... Read More
The 2023 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is fresh and balanced, built on a foundation of mostly estate fruit. A long, cool growing season helped preserve the grapes’ bright acidity, giving the wine energy. Notes of salted lemon... Read More
Mouth filling, generous but well balanced, this full-bodied wine wafts brown butter, toasted almond and baked apple aromas, followed by a rich palate of ripe fruits and subtle oak spices backed by gentle acidity. It is spot on... Read More
This tasty, creamy and subtly spicy white has notes of sliced pears, grapefruit and hazelnuts. It’s full-bodied but very bright and lively, with subtle toasty notes at the end. Drink now.
