47 Wine Reviews Found

  • Tasting Note: Citrus
97 Points

Vivier Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard 2021

Fragrances of wet stone, green apple and fresh herbs. Classic Hyde minerality and freshness. Citrus and pear on the palate with plenty of vibrance and brightness. Very complex, with seductive spices, candied green apple, Cantaloupe melon, and a savory + refreshing finish reminiscent of our favorite Grand Cru Chablis. This wine will age gracefully for...

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98 Points

Remoissenet Chablis Blanchot Grand Cru 2020

This 2020 Blanchot has an ultra-expressive bouquet of white peach, vanilla, and hints of toasted popcorn. Crisp and refreshing layers of citrus and baked apples around a rich core of classic Grand Cru Chablis elegance. This is supremely refreshing now and will continue to impress discerning connoisseurs through 2030. – November 2022

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97 Points

The Vineyardist Sauvignon Blanc Napa 2020

The alluring bouquet features fragrant jasmine, guava and hints of vanilla wafers. The palate entices with refreshing lemon zest, hints of honeydew melon, tangerine and kumquat. This sumptuous white crescendos with white peach flavors, and zesty ginger plus hints of kiwi on the satiny finish. – September 2022

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97 Points

Plinth Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2021

An exquisite balance of refreshing fruit and minerals, this Sauv Blanc shows what the upper echelons of quality can achieve. The bouquet is extremely expressive with fresh mint, citrus zest, and honeydew melon. The palate showcases a lip-smakin’ tasty key lime pie component balanced by refreshing minerality and an exquisitely creamy mouth feel. The tangy...

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96 Points

Domaine Vacheron Rosé 2021

This new vintage features alluring aromas evocative of the sea, with pink grapefruit, cherry and lime notes. The core of light strawberry cream leads to a tangy, refreshing finish that includes hints of mint, peach and citrus. A truly delightful rosé for drinking this summer (or anytime).”

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98 Points

Cattleya Chardonnay Call to Adventure RRV 2019

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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96 Points

Domaine Bouard Bonnefoy St. Aubin 1er Les Combes 2020

Intense aromatics of pear, white peach, and a hint of mint waft from the glass and continue gracefully on the palate to include light tropical and floral notes along with hints of spice. The palate is extremely elegant and with a refreshing core of minerality, citrus fruit and a hint of tangy vanilla oak on the finish. This is extremely...

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99 Points

Laurent Fayolle Hermitage Blanc Les Diognieres 2018

This sensuous Hermitage Blanc is a truly exquisite wine with fabulous fruit intensity and an array of exotic fruit. Aromas of acacia flower, anise, quince, fig and pineapple intermixed with a hint of white peaches emerge from this well-delineated, full-bodied, enormously endowed, complex, dry white Hermitage. The finish is both fresh and savory, leaving us...

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96 Points

Champagne Saint Chamant Rosé NV

This pale pink Champagne allures with a lovely bouquet of yellow orchard fruit, beeswax, plus fresh strawberries and cream. The palate impresses with hints of Honeycrisp apples, fresh pastry and orange rind. This festive Rosé is medium to full-bodied, concentrated and powerful, built to enjoy with an array of menus or any happy hour celebration...

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