The 2023 Chardonnay Wester Reach is blended from several vineyards including Flax, El Diablo and Heintz. Grapes were harvested September 14 to October 14, and the wine was matured for 11 months in 27% new French oak...

The 2022 Chardonnay Charlie Smith Vineyard prances out with flamboyant notes of white peaches, Bosc pears, and fresh pineapple, followed by hints of struck flint, lemongrass, and fresh ginger. The full-bodied palate...

Offers baked apple, candied ginger and pear notes on an elegant and supple frame, with lemon balm and lemon blossom accents, plus a touch of salted butter. Shows wonderful harmony on the long, expressive finish, where...

Mandarin orange, lemon blossom and orange sherbet notes at the core are seamless and intense, with details of ginger, toasted almond and dried apricot, plus a drizzle of wildflower honey, all set on a juicy frame. Long...

Bold and generous, with intense flavors of grilled Meyer lemon, kumquat and pear, plus a touch of candied lemon peel. The vibrancy is supported by energetic acidity that gives focus and intensity, with notes of crushed...

There’s an appealingly dense fleshiness to the peach and apricot flavors at the core, plus a touch of salted melon and a hint of salted toffee. Vanilla bean and shortbread details emerge on the finish, along with candied...

A stunning version, with notes of candied orange peel, Bartlett pear, lemon blossoms and lemon curd that are fresh, pure and lively. Then a chorus of complexity comes in, including buttered, toasted brioche, dried lemon...

(94+ points) The 2023 Chardonnay Fort Ross-Seaview comes from Martinelli’s Charles Ranch Vineyard. Originally planted in 1981 to Clone 4 and Old Wente, it’s located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean at 1,115 feet...

There's a zingy freshness on the pineapple-scented nose of this Chard made from the Old Wente clone that simply screams summer. The palate gives green apple, pear, lemon curd, chalky minerality and fresh cut flower...

Arista's Russian River Chardonnay is blended from their portfolio of single-vineyard wines, rather than from purchased or declassified fruit. The 2019 Chardonnay Russian River Valley incorporates around 18% to 20% new oak...

Floral and earthy on the nose in apple blossom and sea spray, this coastal wine begins light in crisp green apple and Meyer lemon as it develops a hearty backbone of powerful intensity and lush texture. Full bodied, it...

Picked before the Labor Day heat wave, the 2022 Chardonnay Campbell Ranch has inviting aromas of white orchard fruit plus wafts of spice, beeswax and matchstick. The light-bodied palate offers delicate, citrusy flavors...

This dramatic and full-bodied wine from a parcel of the Dutton Ranch offers lavish oak aromas and flavors, superripe fruit and a seriously rich texture. Vanilla beans, almonds, honey, peaches and poached pears coat the...

The 2021 Chardonnay Peugh Vineyard, from vines originally planted in 1887 and grafted to Chardonnay in 1944, is pure and energetic. It has soft aromas of hazelnut, toasted meringue, iodine and Meyer lemon. The...

Tasted alongside the 2021, the 2022 Chardonnay Le Rayon-Vert pours a shade deeper yellow hue and showcases the sunny side of the 2022 vintage, with notes of pineapple, toasted spice, and preserved lemon. Full-bodied and...

The 2021 Chardonnay UV - El Diablo Vineyard, from vines planted by Ulises Valdez in powdery Goldridge soils, is an incredible Chardonnay that combines shimmery energy with depth and opulence. Peach and quince fruit are...

Offers lemon sherbet, salted butterscotch and lemon blossom notes that are fresh and aromatic, with a seamlessness to the supple texture and fresh acidity. Reveals a touch of vanilla crème anglaise and fresh, fleshy...

Lush aromatics of mixed citrus and buttered brioche join flavors of baked apple and pear with spices. A pleasing smoke accent follows the energetic length of the wine. — Elaine Chukan Brown

The 2021 Chardonnay Beyond the Threshold was matured for 18 months in 60% new French oak. It has gregarious scents of lemon drops, manuka honey, peach yogurt and flint. The light-bodied palate is surprisingly...

Intense and vibrant, with a mouthwatering mix of lemon sorbet, yuzu and pear that leaps out of the glass. Hints of toasted green tea, spices, almond paste and shortbread linger, but it's the laser beam focus of the...

Focusing on higher elevation vineyards, the 2017 Chardonnay Cuvee Number Five offers a classic profile of orchard fruits, mulled pear, toasted spice, with a certain white flower and honeysuckle-like character that...

Smooth and sleek, with an aromatic note of fresh citrus zest giving way to white peach, pear and fresh apple flavors. Details of freshly grated ginger, white tea, sea salt and lemon blossoms add delicate grace notes...

Toasty, with pastry accents to the ripe white fruit flavors that lengthen out thanks to light, creamy accents. Brioche notes show on the juicy finish. Drink now through 2023. — KM

The 2023 Chardonnay, from vines in Anderson Valley, is a soft, easygoing wine to drink now and over the next two or three years. Gentle hints of citrus peel, almond, white pepper and spice open first, while a light...