Columbia Crest Grand Estates Chardonnay 2003

This is a complex wine with lingering aromas and flavors of canteloupe, green apple and caramelized sugar. Hints of nutmeg and clove play out on the lush, refined finish. more

Green Point Reserve Chardonnay 2003

Colour: Light straw colour with lime tints. Aroma: The wine has a fragrant aroma of grapefruit rind, white peach and green pear that are enhanced by subtle yet complex cashew nut and spice aromas derived from barrel fermentation. Palate: The judicious use of lees-stirring, solids fermentation and malolactic fermentation enhances ... more

Chateau St. Jean Robert Young Vineyard Chardonnay 2005

Fresh aromas of lemon cream, Bartlett pear, vanilla and light tropical notes introduce the nose of this Chardonnay. A medium-bodied entry fills the mouth with notes of melon, lemon oil and cardamom spice. Bright acidity and lingering notes of roasted almonds and vanilla cream on the finish make this an ... more

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Blanc 2004

The granite hills of Hermitage rise above the Rhone at Tain l'Hermitage where the river bends sharply to the east before resuming a southward flow. This gives the vineyards a direct southern exposure. Vines have been grown here since Roman times, and Pliney wrote favorably about the wines of the ... more

Chateau St. Jean La Petite Etoile Vineyard Fumé Blanc 2006

Crisp and refreshing, this Fumé Blanc offers fragrant aromas of green tea, lemongrass and lemon meringue pie. Flavors of grapefruit, spice and wet stone combine with lively acidity, creating a beautifully balanced wine with a lingering lemon zest finish. more

Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay 2006

This is a wine that offers layers of flamboyant flavors on an initial taste while more delicate layers emerge as the wine develops in the glass – aromas and flavors of honeysuckle, Fuji apple, apricot, and exotic flavors of the tropics. The underlying acidity is integrated with warm, toasty oak, ... more

Paul Hobbs Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2006

Our appellation release of chardonnay exemplifies all the verve and personality of the 2006 vintage. An opalescent pale straw hue carries an expressive nose that sings with heady aromas of white flowers, honeysuckle and citrus oil, preparing the senses for a palate creamy in texture and bursting with flavors of ... more

Chateau St. Jean Belle Terre Chardonnay 2006

Bright and lively, this medium-bodied Chardonnay opens with pleasing stone fruit and light tropical aromas with hints of vanilla. On the palate, the wine offers a soft, creamy texture that surrounds the solid fruit core of melon, pear and mango. Aging in French oak lends a roasted almond character to ... more

Château Ste. Michelle Eroica Riesling 2007

This Eroica shows the crisp acidity of the 2007 vintage, which was the best acidity holding year I have seen in my five years being involved in Eroica. The wine delivers mandarin orange and sweet lime aromas and flavors with subtle mineral notes. The cooler September, along with selecting fruit ... more

Talley Vineyards Rosemary's Vineyard Chardonnay 2006

The 2006 Rosemary’s Vineyard Chardonnay exhibits aromas of lemon zest, toasted nuts and a touch of oak. On the palate this wine is round with great acidity and a vibrant mineral structure that leads into a clean, long finish. This chardonnay is a perfect complement to grilled shellfish, Portobello mushrooms ... more

d'Arenberg The Olive Grove Chardonnay 2002

Since settlement in the 1840’s olive trees have thrived in our wonderful costal environment. So much so, they are now considered a predator to the native flora. Birds feed on the ripe fruit in the trees and then try to carry them back to their nest. Many a stone is ... more

Chehalem Inox Chardonnay 2004

2004 INOX exhibits fresh fruit virtually jumping out of the glass, with bright yellow and green apple aromas and flavors, punctuated with melon, lemon and lime. The wine is light melon-yellow through the clear glass bottle, has good weight and zings with a good acid structure. A very good white ... more