Winery Tasting Notes “Hazy golden-yellow in color, aromas of tangerine oil, Meyer lemon blossom, green apple skin, and yeasted dough that are highlighted by an underlying flinty, smoky component. Rich flavors of ripe Gravenstein apples, lemon curd tartlet, and roasted hazelnuts coalesce on a lingering, minerality marked the finish. Drinking well now, but expect this...
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A 100% yummy Chardonnay for fans of ripe, tropical fruit and ultra-creamy oak flavors. The silky smooth texture leads to an array of bold fruit flavors including fresh peaches, honey crisp apples, and hints of cashews, vanilla and freshly buttered biscuits on the finish. Bottomline is this Chardonnay is a glass full of fun! – April...
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This crowd-pleaser packed with fresh tropical fruit, tangy citrus, and oak spices is irresistibly delicious and had us begging for another sip. We loved the aromas of lemon zest, pear, nutmeg, and vanilla and the flavors of spiced apples and toasted brioche that unfold on the palate. A long, mouthwatering finish balances its creamy and...
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Seductive nose of dark fruit, potpourri and spices. Very juicy and expressive on the palate with 3D cherry, strawberry and sarsaparilla flavors. Gorgeous round texture with a satisfying weight. Long, bright finish. Beautiful. Enjoy now through 2026. – September 2022
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This is California boutique Chardonnay at its best! With just a few years of cellar time, the 2017 Bure Family Ritchie is now even more ultra-rich and opulent, yet gloriously refreshing with dazzling bright fruit. Flamboyant notes of butterscotch and Hawaiian macadamia nuts come alive on the palate intertwined with notes of fresh peaches, vanilla,...
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Begins with a bright, racy nose with welcoming baking spices. The palate bursts with ripe Russian River fruit including dazzling red berry and juicy plum. Luxuriously fullbodied texture with silky, polished tannin and lingering freshness. Undeniable and captivating, Browne has crafted another huge hit that will thrill anytime over the next 5- 7 years. –...
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The Nid Tisse Bacigalupi Vineyard 2019 is also superb with an even more impressive finish that is simultaneously refreshing and supremely delicious with silky white peach, lemon crème Brule, and freshly baked croissant flavors. Savor this gem with an array of seafood menus or creamy French cheeses for a memorable happy hour. Best now through...
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Sampling this mesmerizing new white wine is like sipping liquid gold, easily one of California’s very most refreshingly delicious Chardonnays and this new vintage is once again a strong candidate for Boutique Chardonnay of the Year! The opulent bouquet boasts honeysuckle and jasmine aromas then features notes of succulent lemon tart, mandarin orange peel, ginger...
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This new Chardonnay discovery is outrageously delicious, reminding us of the finest Peter Michael or Aubert bottlings (before they were famous). The bold fruit is simultaneously gloriously refreshing, crisp, and lingering on the palate thanks to the overall balance. Captivating notes of honey-crisp apples, tropical fruit and Hawaiian macadamia nuts come alive on the front...
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This is California Chardonnay at its best! With just a few years of cellar time, the 2017 Chateau Boswell Ritchie is now even more ultra-rich and opulent, yet gloriously refreshing with dazzling bright fruit. The introduction features a symphony of fresh fruit flavors balanced by a sense of harmony and class only found in California’s blue...
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