The 2021 Chardonnay Heintz is a super-classic Radio-Coteau wine. Floral and nicely lifted in the glass, the 2021 is all about understatement. Dried pear, white flowers, graphite, spice, mint and a hint of passionfruit all...

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...

Powerful and expressive, starting with fresh Meyer lemon curd and Key lime pie flavors, showing hints of pineapple and ripe salted melon on a smooth, succulent body. Features fresh, juicy acidity, with a long, expressive...

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 2022 Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict comes from the original own-rooted vines planted in 1971, and the wine was matured for 10 months in used French oak. The nose features tones of yellow peach, honey and spice, and as...

Rounded aromas of tangerine, cantaloupe and wet rocks are very engaging on the nose of this bottling. The palate is much more lively with citrus, melon and green apple Jolly Rancher flavors, yet it remains very dry and...

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

A vivid, well-balanced and mineral-infused wine that punches above its weight. Flinty, stony, earthy aromas, then generous lemon curd, green apple and Bosc pear flavors lifted by lively acidity at 6.3 grams per liter...

Fresh and mouthwatering up front, with notes of orange blossoms, fresh lime sherbet and lemon zest showing plenty of oomph and intensity on a sleek frame. Hints of lemon verbena, sea salt and lemon balm linger on the...

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...

94+ The 2018 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast spent 15 months in 30% new French oak. It's pure class, offering bright citrus and pineapple fruit as well as lots of white flowers, salty minerality, and just a touch of background...

This classic Sauvy B from an iconic producer continues to be a favorite poolside or anytime in your glass. Crowd pleasing zippy aromatics of citrus segments, lemon grass, papaya, and notes of white flowers on the nose...

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...

Elegant and fragrant up front, with notes of orange blossoms and ginger paste alongside fleshy, juicy flavors of ripe melon, peach, apricot and fresh lemon zest. Accents of smoked sea salt and fennel pollen linger on this...

The 2023 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast was matured for 10 months in 18% new French oak. It has layered aromas of peach, panna cotta, lemon peel, baked bread and flint. The medium-bodied palate has a silky texture and is...

Firm and focused, with plenty to admire in the transparency of the fresh lime notes, plus Honeycrisp apple and bright Meyer lemon flavors. Touches of grilled pineapple, Himalayan sea salt and tarragon linger on the crisp...