Generous yet elegant in structure, offering lovely flavors of lemon verbena and orange peel, with an almond hint on the finish. Drink now. - TF

Pithy white grapefruit, flint and lime skin sit above high quality nougat and salt crust in a lifted and intense opening, before an unfolding of praline, florals, ginger, cedar and saline minerality. Air and warmth unlock...

This white evokes the seashore and briny mineral elements, along with lime blossom, apple, vanilla and butterscotch flavors. A hint of earth emerges as this extends on the mouthwatering finish. Drink now.

This has a chalky character with sliced apples and pears and hints of lemon zest and dried herbs. Medium- to full-bodied with a creamy, weighty palate, yet the crisp acidity adds freshness and tone. Lingering, textural...

Restrained and distinctly cool aromas include a plethora of floral nuances that add elegance to the white orchard fruit, citrus and soft hazelnut wisps. The incredibly low yields are in evidence as the mouthfeel of the...

Today, the 2021 Chardonnay Summum is quite restrained and backward, slowly evolving with hints of young peach, lemon sorbet, stone dust and rosemary. It sweeps across the palate with soft textures, coming across as...

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...

The medium straw-colored 2021 Chardonnay Dundee Hills Estate is flinty and balanced, opening to aromas of corn kernel, baked apple, lemon balm, and delicately toasted spices. Long on the palate, this medium to full-bodied...

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...

The first vintage of Chardonnay Sigrid was produced in 2006, before people really believed in Willamette Valley Chardonnay. Always coming from the oldest vines, the 2021 Chardonnay Sigrid marries the three appellations...

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...

The initial impression is round, with ample peach, grapefruit, melon and flint flavors framed by a light kiss of oak. The steely structure sneaks up on you, taking over and defining the lingering aftertaste. Drink now...

The 2021 Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières 1er Cru has a very pretty bouquet with hints of apple blossom and apricot yet underneath is the mineralité you seek from a noble vineyard like this. The palate is vibrant on the...

This has terrific focus, with an appealingly plump, creamy texture to the lemon curd, tangy makrut lime, green apple and green papaya flavors. Shows details of orange zest, candied ginger and lemon verbena that linger...

An ultra-pure and fresh nose of green apple, spiced pear compote and citrus blossom is also trimmed in just enough wood to merit mentioning. As one would expect from a classic Chevalier, there is an overt stoniness to the...

Peach, lemon and baking spice flavors pick up a hint of the sea in this tightly coiled white. Starts out with intensity before picking up a chalky feel as this winds down on the finish. Sinewy, with fine length. Best from...

The 2021 Chardonnay Wester Reach is especially energetic this year. It has detailed scents of white peach, lemon, panna cotta and gunflint. The light-bodied palate is soft and creamy with expansive, crunchy fruit backlit...

(92-94 points) There is just one barrel of 2021 Montrachet Grand Cru this year (normally there is one and a half). It has an intense bouquet, though it doesn't quite have the panache of the Bâtard-Montrachet, a hint of...

A medium golden hue, the 2021 Chardonnay Yamhill-Carlton is floral with notes of jasmine, poached pear, lemongrass, and wet stone. Medium-bodied, it has a rounded, supple, and silky texture, with wonderful stony mineral...

Barrel fermented and matured for 14 months in 13% new French oak, the 2021 Chardonnay Fog Dance Vineyard has a unique expression that’s both exotic and precise. It opens with gregarious scents of candied peaches, orange...