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...

A vivid, racy and well-balanced wine with great acidity and vibrant citrus, crisp pear and apple flavors on a silky texture. So light-bodied, elegant and linear in character. Drink now or hold.

(92+ points) From the cooler western part of the Johannisberg, the 2022 Schloss Johannisberg Bronzelack Riesling Trocken is the "coolish-climate wine" from this prestigious domaine and represents the Taunus quartzite...

The intensely yellow-colored Riesling trocken 2022 Kostheim Weiss Erd GG VDP.Grosse Lage opens with a deep, intense and elegant nose of perfectly ripe fruit aromas (quinces, stones fruits) intertwined with iodine nuances...

Fairly neutral with vibrant apricot fruit, aromatic herbs and a touch of almonds. Tight and tense acidity on the medium-bodied palate, tingling and electric. The citrusy finish is long and salty. Drink or hold.

A full-bodied, richly styled version, with a ripe, supple quality to its sweet orange zest and orchard fruit. Lemony freshness and bitter, pithy-edged acidity nicely support the weighty frame, while green almond and...

Grapes for the 2023 Chardonnay Russian River Valley were harvested over the course of a month, from initial picks on September 13 to the last pick on October 14. It was barrel-fermented, underwent full malolactic...

Extremely complex and classy on the nose with aromas of lemon peel, flint, nectarines, sea salt and minerals. The palate is tightly wound with high-tension acidity, generous mouthfeel and an underlying power, showing...

A spectacularly elegant Auslese with impressive concentration and richness. The extremely fresh and mineral acidity is the secret behind this. Stacks of dried stone fruit and dried pear aromas are married to delicate...

Taut and mouthwatering, this is a dry-leaning kabinett, with weight behind its notes of nectarine, lime oil and quince, all laced with piquant dried ginger. Everything is anchored by steely mineral, smoke and salt...

The 2022 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling GG comes from the middle part of the cru around the rocks emerging from this site and opens with a delicate, finely weathered slate aroma intertwined with perfectly ripe and elegant...

Enveloping nose of ripe pear with hints of nutmeg and cinammon. A lush and concentrated mouthfeel that shows astonishing freshness at the long bold finish. This should age magnificently thanks to the combination of...

The 2022 Riesling Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Spätlese (Golden Capsule) is clear and very fine on the elegant and subtle nose that indicates perfectly ripe fruit and intermingles its flavors with delicate notes of finely...

This fresh, minerally white offers both expression and restraint, with fine interplay between the well-cut acidity and flavors of yellow peach, glazed tangerine, pink grapefruit, green almond, jasmine and milled white...

A rich, succulent Riesling, with yellow peach and passion fruit gilded with subtle warm baking spice notes, all wrapped around a firm spine of salinity and crushed slate. Honeyed and creamy in feel, with white tea tannins...

Fresh and intense, this white features vanilla, honey, multigrain toast and iodide aromas and flavors. Backed by vivid acidity and wrapped in toasty oak, this is full-bodied yet finishes on the sleek, stylish side. Drink...

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...

The 2023 Schloss Johannisberg Grünlack Riesling Spätlese is deep, pure and precise in its aromatic fruit that is ripe yet still fresh and doesn't show the pinkish overripe aromas that characterize many Prädikatsweine of...

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...

Already the nose has an enormous depth of white peach fruit, honeysuckle and citrus blossom aromas, new nuances emerge with each swirl of the glass. Super-concentrated, medium-bodied palate with a totally compelling...

This stunning chardonnay is a mountain stream in the glass. Totally stony personality. Mouthwatering on the extremely elegant, medium-bodied palate. Stunning vitality and purity right through the very long, pristine...

(96+ points) The 2024 Cincuenta y Cinco was sourced from vines planted in 1955 on sand-dominated soils with silt and a small amount of clay content. It offers a hauntingly multidimensional expression of the Chacra...

Sourced predominately from sandy soils on the same property as the Lunita Pinot Noir, the 2024 Mainqué Chardonnay opens with a fresh, lifted bouquet with floral and herbal flourishes that gain volume with aeration. The...

Very cool and and focused, this mouthwatering Saint Romain has an extreme chalky minerality. Only medium-bodied, but really concentrated. Super-fresh and focused finish with so much fresh herb complexity (think sage and...

The premium Riesling from this historic Eden Valley producer offers layers of aroma and flavor, from lime leaf, delicate floral and spice to something more mineral and earth-derived. The palate is dry and zesty with...

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...

Like all of Morlet's Chardonnays, the 2022 Chardonnay Ma Princesse is barrel fermented using indigenous yeasts and malolactic bacteria, and this vintage saw approximately 40% new French oak. It's slightly cloudy in the...

Intensely aromatic, this museum release Riesling, from old vines on a cool site, deftly demonstrates how excellently this variety ages. Honey roasted almonds, kerosene, lime oil and candied ginger progress to dry...

French for “The Quarry,” the 2023 Chardonnay La Carriere comes from a steep site with a 45-degree slope and rocky, poor soils. It boasts a bright yellow color with a light haze (they don’t fine or filter), and the nose...

This is a stunner, showing smoked, salted butterscotch, with fresh and juicy notes of tangerine, buttery brioche, cardamom, nutmeg and plump, ripe apricot. Marmalade, orange blossoms and white tea are elegant grace notes...