The 2022 Chardonnay hails from Gualtallary in the Uco Valley. Aged for 12 months in oak barrels, with some under velo de flor, this bright green-gold wine reveals aromas of peaches and pears with a hint of cashew and a...

Crisp and lemony up front, with notes of nectarine and ripe melon that show a touch of Fuji apple. Details of crushed stone minerality and a touch of toasted sesame seed add an appealing savory accent. Drink now. 10,000...

Subtle at first on the nose and palate, this builds with floral aromas and a hint of spice, together with succulent white peach and pear fruit on the palate. Oak is supple and beautifully integrated. Deceptively powerful...

The 2022 Where Dreams Have No End Chardonnay pulls the taster close with a mix of crushed rocks, lemon oil, wildflowers and gingery spice. Silken and round, it sweeps easily across the palate with ripe pit fruits and...

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...

Apricot, peach, marmalade and candied ginger flavors are plump and juicy on an appealingly fleshy texture. Grace notes of Meyer lemon, satsuma tangerine and lemon oil add wonderful layers of complexity. Drink now. 666...

A white with verve and precision, offering steely lemon and apple flavors laced with apricot blossoms and vanilla as this zips along the vibrant finish. Drink now. - TF

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...

A great, distinctive wine that balances chalky, minerally and nervy aspects with lush, ripe pears, toasted almonds and hints of marzipan. It's quite tight and steely in texture, holding those intricate flavors with a firm...

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...

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...

A lean version, evoking floral, lime and apple flavors, with hints of wild herbs, all underscored by a vibrant structure. This white gathers intensity while building midpalate through the finish, where a mineral element...

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...

Mouthwatering, intense and generous, with a core of citrus flavors including Sumo orange, lime zest and salted, preserved lemon, plus fresh ginger. Pretty, aromatic notes of orange blossoms and sweetgrass linger on the...

What a great German chardonnay. Almost perfect balance of restrained ripeness, chalky minerality and super-elegant acidity on the extremely precise, medium-bodied palate. Terrific concentration and finesse at 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 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...

(90-92 points) More subtle nuances of petrol and smoke are present on the nose of Granny Smith apple and mineral reduction. The fresh, bright and racy medium weight flavors display excellent length on the beautifully...

(92-94 points) A more restrained, and more complex, nose requires aggressive swirling to reveals its aromas of spiced apple, ripe pear compote and cool citrus wisps. Once again there is a gorgeous mouthfeel to the dense...

(91-93 points) The 2022 Chassagne-Montrachet Village comes from six parcels in the middle of the appellation. It has a delineated bouquet with orange pith and light apricot scents, an underlying mineralité coming through...

(90-93 points) Prominent notes of mineral reduction are liberally laced with notes of citrus confit, white peach and equally subtle oak. I very much like the texture of the sleek, delicious and nicely concentrated...