106 Wine Reviews Found

  • Region: Russian River
98 Points

Nid Tisse Chardonnay Bacigalupi 2019

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... Read Full Review →
98 Points

Shibumi Knoll Chardonnay Buena Tierra 2018

Our team was enchanted with this brand new release with team notes (unedited) that included exclamations of ‘oh wow! This is beautiful’ and ‘sooo pure and delicious.’ Initial notes of apple crisp, fresh pineapple and pears lead to toasted caramel (think top layer of Crème Brûlée) and creamy oak on the savory finish. The delightfully... Read Full Review →
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... Read Full Review →
98 Points

Adversity Chardonnay 5 Wells 2020

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... Read Full Review →
99 Points

Chateau Boswell Chardonnay RRV Ritchie 2017

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... Read Full Review →
98 Points

Williams Selyem Zinfandel Papera Vineyard 2020

This new release is a truly awe-inspiring red wine reminiscent of the finest releases by Turley or even Vineyard 29. The bouquet features a dazzling array of brilliant blueberry jam, cherries, pomegranate, and strawberry cream and the flavors explode with a galaxy of exotic spices, figs, vanilla, and hints of mint on the finish. This... Read Full Review →
96+ Points

Dehlinger Pinot Noir RRV Goldridge 2018

An insanely tasty Pinot bargain that will thrill classic California fans of Williams Selyem and Flowers. Gorgeous aromas of fresh springtime flowers and strawberries lead to a core of oh-so-fresh fruit that features red and black cherries, rhubarb, strawberry compote and black raspberries with touches of Provençal herbs plus a hint of creamy vanilla bean.... Read Full Review →
96 Points

Bacigalupi Chardonnay RRV Estate 2018

This spectacular new white wine is richly textured and nuanced, bringing forth glorious layers of refreshing tropical fruit, toffee, and hints of hot croissant all deftly balanced with luxurious notes of creamy oak on the finish. This obsession-inducing new vintage lingers gracefully on the palate, enticing us to beg for another glass…or two! Read Full Review →
95 Points

Twomey Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2018

Highlighted by dark cherry aromas with hints of baking spices that entice from the beginning. The silky texture and mouth-filling tannins lead to alluring notes of bright red cherry and pomegranate, juxtaposed with hints of toasted walnut and truffles. Enjoy now (decanting recommended prior to 2022) through 2026.” Read Full Review →
96 Points

Blue Farm Chardonnay Laceroni 2016

The 2016 Laceroni is bursting with Meyer lemon, tropical citrus, orange blossom, and hints of roasted hazelnuts. The palate has a foreground of tangerine zest and and tropical fruit, with hints of brioche in the background. There is stunning depth and a clean, bright minerality. Enjoy this beauty over the next five years. Read Full Review →