385 Wine Reviews Found

  • Varietal: Chardonnay
97 Points

Flowers Chardonnay Camp Meeting Ridge 2024

Bright, juicy and exotic, the 2024 Camp Meeting Ridge opens with flashy aromatics of pineapple, peach nectar and ripe stone fruit. Richly textured and velvety smooth, this is a highly enjoyable, fruit-forward Chardonnay that leans into generosity rather than austerity. There is excellent vibrancy and purity, with minimal oak influence and an easy, seamless personality... Read Full Review →
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Frederic Magnien Puligny-Montrachet 2019

The 2019 Puligny by Magnien is immensely refreshing, enticing from the start with a silky smooth texture and bouquet boasting opulent aromas of pear, lemon oil and honeysuckle. Those alluring notes continue through the luxurious mid-palate leading to crisp, clean and elegant flavors of fresh honeydew melon and lemon tart plus subtle hints of vanilla.... Read Full Review →
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Hourglass Mabon Chardonnay Hyde 2023

This wine makes an immediate impression with a nose brimming with flint and saline that quickly gives way to waves of tropical pineapple, lychee, and tangerine zest. The palate is bold and richly textured, combining brioche-like creaminess and buttery depth with vibrant mineral. Layers of honey, almond, and musky undertones add a beautiful depth to... Read Full Review →
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Hudson Chardonnay Estate 2016

This is simply hypnotic in its grandeur! Winemaker extraordinaire John Kongsgaard’s touch is immediately evident with its sheer richness, intensity and concentration of sumptuous, refreshing flavors: Citrus oil, nectarine, golden pineapple, cinnamon spice and toasted hazelnut all delight the palate with superb balance and gorgeous creamy vanilla accents that wrap the lengthy finish with the... Read Full Review →
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Hudson Chardonnay Estate 2020

This silky smooth + refreshing nectar is another example of the consistently superb quality from one of California’s true Grand Cru level Chardonnay sources. We felt ecstatic about the sumptuous, refreshing notes of citrus oil, nectarine, golden pineapple, cinnamon spice and toasted hazelnut. We noted the deft balance and creamy vanilla accents that wrap the... Read Full Review →
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Hudson Chardonnay Estate 2023

In a word, YUM! Consulting winemaker extraordinaire John Kongsgaard’s influence shines through brilliantly with its sheer richness, intensity and concentration of sumptuous, refreshing flavors: Aromas of freshly baked bread pudding introduce notes of citrus oil, nectarine, golden pineapple, cinnamon spice and toasted hazelnut all delight across the silky smooth texture with superb balance and gorgeous... Read Full Review →
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Kistler Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Les Noisetiers 2023

Opens with a crisp, Chablis-like bouquet of lime zest, yellow apple, and mandarin. Bright and vibrant on the palate. Unfolds into a silky, full-bodied texture with notes of ginger, creamy oak, and a hint of musk. The rich yet focused finish lingers briefly but elegantly. A sophisticated, standout value that overdelivers for the price. Read Full Review →
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Kistler Chardonnay Sonoma Mountain 2024

Offers an attractive, upfront bouquet of ripe pear, peach skin, and citrus oil, followed by a medium to full-bodied palate that is plush, round, and immediately appealing. Notes of lemon cream, ruby grapefruit, and ripe tropical fruits unfold supported by a subtle green nuance that adds freshness and lift. The texture is notably velvety, giving... Read Full Review →
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La Chablisienne Chablis Chateau Grenouilles Grand Cru 2021

This 2021 Chablis boasts an ultra-expressive bouquet of white peach, vanilla, and hints of toasted popcorn. The silky smooth texture introduces crisp and refreshing layers of citrus and Granny Smith apples around an exotic frame of herbs, spice and flinty Grand Cru Chablis elegance. This is supremely refreshing now and will continue to impress discerning... Read Full Review →