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Bravium Russian River Chardonnay 2022 750ml 91WE
Calera Chardonnay Central Coast 2022 750ml
Vinous 90 Points | The 2021 Chardonnay (Central Coast) is a very pretty entry-level offering. Lemon peel, white flowers and light tropical accents all grace this mid-weight, understated Chardonnay from Calera. The 2021 is pure class, not to mention a fabulous wine for the money. Drinking 2023 -2026.
Both lively and alluring, this impeccably balanced Chardonnay shows its cool-climate coastal roots with tantalizing aromas of zesty green apple, summer grass, and mango. On the palate, energetic acidity adds poise and polish to the vibrant citrus flavors of orange and lemon that linger throughout a long, bright finish. Winemaker Description.
Canyon Oaks California Chardonnay 2023 750ml
This classic California Chardonnay has flavors of golden apple, pear, and citrus. Light and delicious, it is very versatile at the dinner table or on its own! Winemaker Description.
La Chablisienne Chablis Le Finage 2022 750ml
Winemaker Description
Pale gold in color, Le Finage Chablis is fairly discreet on the nose at first, revealing notes of sweet spices (vanilla). After opening, more fruity aromas appear (pear juice) with slight vegetal and lemon hints. The palate is fresh with well-balanced acidity. The whole is simple and rich with great energy.
Drink as an aperitif or with a platter of fine charcuterie.
Expert Review - Prior Vintage - 2020
Wine Enthusiast | Delicately fragrant with lemon verbena and pithy lemons, accompanied by hints of baby’s breath and fresh almonds. The palate reveals additional layers of broken seashell, lemongrass and white stone. An enjoyable wine with impressive length. (2020).
Domaine Isabelle & Denis Pommier Chablis 2022 750ml
Expert Reviews
Lettie Teague writes: This terrifically bright and tangy but also rather generously proportioned wine was sourced from several organically farmed sites.
-Wall Street Journal
Neal Martin of Vinous writes 90 Points | Plenty of appealing, ripe, sun-kissed fruit on the palate but with the acidity to keep in balance. Quite different from 2021 in style, will have wide appeal but perhaps less for Chablis purists. Drinking 2024 to 2032
Andy Howard MW of Decanter writes | Plenty of appealing, ripe, sun-kissed fruit on the palate but with the acidity to keep in balance. Quite different from 2021 in style, will have wide appeal but perhaps less for Chablis purists.
Allen Meadows of Burghound writes | This is also aromatically ripe and fresh with more citrus influence to the white orchard fruit, ocean breeze and quinine-scented nose. The plump, round and delicious medium weight flavors possess a finer mouthfeel while exhibiting slightly better depth and persistence on the nicely dry if not exactly crisp finale. This too should drink well young.
William Fevre Chablis Champs Royaux 2022 750ml
Winemaker Description
Very fresh bouquet with notes of citrus and white fleshed fruit, with a very slightly oaky finish. Fresh and supple, the wine is marked by mineral notes that are typical of the appellation.
Sanford Santa Rita Hills Chardonnay 2022 750ml 90WA
Winemaker Notes
This Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay comes from estate vineyards and captures the essence of this exceptional land. Gently whole cluster pressed and barrel fermented in French oak, this Chardonnay's white flowers and lemon peel accents are bright, gracious, and finely sclupted.
92 Pts Wine Spectator: Rich and succulent, with perfectly ripe peach, nectarine and melon notes, this features a clean thread of acidity alongside details of orange blossoms, honeysuckle and crushed rock minerality. Shows nutty and spicy hints on the finish. Drink now. 3,371 cases made.
90 Pts Jeb Dunnuck: The appellation 2021 Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills reveals a medium gold hue as well as a layered, medium-bodied profile carrying quality citrus, tangerine, and honeyed flower aromas and flavors. It's medium-bodied, round, nicely balanced, and supple, with a charming style that's a joy to drink.
Deloach California Chardonnay Heritage Reserve 2022 750ml
The nose is fresh with aromas of honeysuckle and citrus fruit. This medium bodied California Chardonnay is food-friendly with bright acidity and creaminess on the palate. Ripe pear, lemon curd, and vanilla flavors lead to a clean and lively finish. Winemaker Description.
Bread and Butter Wines Chardonnay California 2022 750ml
A rich and memorable Chardonnay with creamy notes of vanilla bean, almond and a touch of tropical fruit. Balanced acidity and savory oak lead to a long, smooth finish. Winemaker Description.
Paul Hobbs CROSSBARN Sonoma Coast CHARDONNAY 2023 750ml
Lindeman's Bin 65 Bright Chardonnay 2022 750ml
Winemaker Description
A delightful medium-to-full bodied Chardonnay with excellent varietal flavors of melon and peach. The palate is soft and smooth with spice hints across the long, balanced finish.
Baron Herzog Chardonnay Clarksburg Sacramento Valley Kosher 2022 750ml
Winemaker Description
Mevushal. This wine is a blend of Central Coast and Russian River Chardonnay grapes. This blend has produced a very lush and complex wine. Baron Herzog Chardonnay displays notes of tropical fruit, citrus, and apple, with a hint of vanilla on the finish.
Kosher for Passover.
Decoy Limited by Duckhorn Vineyards Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2022 750ml
Wine Enthusiast | Golden apples, green apples, vanilla and cinnamon flavors pour out of this ripe and indulgent wine. It has all the warm, buttery nuances and rich texture that make California Chardonnay so appealing. (2021).
Lush, pure, and polished, this enticing Chardonnay offers aromas of lemon, lime, white peach, sweet tangerine, and caramel. The bright citrus layers are echoed on the full-bodied palate, where they mingle with juicy flavors of stone fruit and French oak-inspired hints of crème brûlée and spice.
Marimar Estate Don Miguel Vineyard La Masia Russian River Chardonnay 2022 750ml
Points Wine Spectator | Plenty of cooked apple, nougat, and brioche character with some caramel aromas and flavors. Medium to full body. Round texture and a fresh finish. Sustainable. Drink now or hold. (2020).
Points James Suckling | Plenty of cooked apple, nougat, and brioche character with some caramel aromas and flavors. Medium to full body. Round texture and a fresh finish. Sustainable. (2020).
Lovely nose, intense and floral, reminiscent of Meyer lemon and orchard fruit like pear and apple. The palate is fresh and elegant, intense and mineral, with nicely framed oak and a touch of vanilla; the mouthfeel is creamy and long, with notes of biscuit, pie crust and meringue. Delightful to drink right now but it will continue to develop and last for at least 15 to 20 year. Winemaker Description.
Ck Mondavi Chardonnay Willow Springs 1.5L MAGNUM
Our Chardonnay is medium-bodied with a hint of oak. Aromas of lemon and citrus combined with flavors of apple and pear lead to a delightfully crisp finish. Winemaker Description.
Domaine Louis Moreau Chablis AOC 2023 750ml
Wine Description
Domaine Louis Moreau is a 50-hectare estate based in the heart of the Chablis appellation. Louis and his wife Anne founded the domain in 1994 and own parcels in four of Chablis’ seven grand cru climats. All of Louis’ decisions in the vineyard and cellar are meant to bring out the personality of each terroir.
Gato Negro Chardonnay 1.5L MAGNUM
Discover our flavors and tropical aromas with notes of peach, banana and wood. PeRRRfect and balanced acidity, and a long pleasant finish." This wine is perfect for any occasion. Winemaker Description.
Gato Negro Chardonnay 750ml
A pale gold color with an aroma of delicate overtones of bananas, peaches and pineapple. A soft balanced wine with classic New World tropical fruit. Winemaker Description.
Miguel Torres Chile Cordillera Chardonnay Parcela Talinay 2021 750ml
93 Points Tasting Panel | Nice complexity from barrel fermentation and aging. Expressive and layered with lemon, pear, apricot, ginger cream, and a hint of licorice. Quite rich and lovely, not to mention a steal for the price.
Zekun Shuai writes | A very flinty chardonnay with pure limey fruit and a hint of green apples and fine lees. Oyster shells and subtle cream. Quite a different wine from the past. This is salty and zingy with a textured, medium-bodied palate with a pungent, saline-driven finish. Very mineral. Delicious. Drink now. Screw cap. - James Suckling 93
Aaron Romano writes | A clean version, with notes of mineral and vanilla mixed with star fruit and yellow apple flavors, picking up spice details on the finish. Drink now.
Cuvaison Estate Carneros Chardonnay 2020 750ml
Chateau Vitallis Pouilly Fuisse 2023 375ml HALF BOTTLE
The Vitallis Pouilly Fuisse has great concentration on the nose, reflecting the old vines. Intense aromas of dried fruits, Acacia, nuts and honey. Very long in the mouth with elegant, but ripe flavors, minerality and spiciness. Winemaker Description.
Chappellet Grower Collection Calesa Vineyard Chardonnay 2021 750ml
Raeburn Sonoma County Chardonnay 2022 750ml 91JS 90WE
Winemaker Description
Raeburn Chardonnay shows an array of complex fruit tones ranging from pear and Gravenstein apple to nectarine. The fruit is beautifully complemented with toasted oak, vanilla and hints of Crème Brûlée with a balanced and elegant finish.
Expert Reviews
Tasting Panel 93 Points | We've long been fans of this 100% barrel-fermented wine aged in sur lie for nine months in French and Hungarian oak, but this vintage displays a surge of aromatics and flavors that is truly impressive. Ripe pear and lemon blossom perfume the air as the luxe mouthfeel of honeyed melon caresses the tongue. Intermingling notes of wet stone, charred caramel and yellow apple connect to an arch of bright acidity. The finish is juicy, with a twist of tangerine. Anthony Dias Blue
James Suckling 90 Points | This is creamy offering notes of glazed peaches, dried mangoes and caramel. Full-bodied, dense and viscous yet with vivid acidity coming through. Ripe and tropical in the finish.
Domaine Isabelle & Denis Pommier Petit Chablis Hauterivien 2022 750ml
A Big Value in White Burgundy
Petit Chablis is actually a grand wine for spring drinking and a bargain, too, compared with other white Burgundies. Wall Street Journal - Lettie Teague - August 2024
Winemaker Notes
Beautiful nose with white fruits, ripped and gourmands with a richness due to the terroir, both rich and unctuous.
A fine pale lemon. Delicious bouquet in yellow fruit, with a lively finish, very even throughout, ripe but not heavy. From bottle, a little more honeysuckle to the nose, less gas on the palate but broadly similar with a fine fresh finish.
Critic Notes
Allen Meadows writes: There is good Chablis typicity to the ripe yet fresh aromas of mostly pear, apple and zest. The caressing and nicely punchy middleweight flavors deliver acceptable depth and persistence on the refreshing finish. This should drink well almost immediately upon release. - Burghound
Domaine Blain Gagnard Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets 2019 750ml
Burghound 92 Points | There is a whiff of the exotic on the white and yellow peach, citrus and floral-inflected aromas. The texture of the medium-bodied flavors is at once rich but sleek with excellent minerality on the impressively persistent finale. I quite like this, and it should amply repay extended keeping.
Famille Vincent Pouilly Fuisse Marie Antoinette 2022 750ml
Pale yellow color with hints of green. You get on the nose a touch of oak, lots of finesse and minerality with white flowers, lemon and apple scents. On the mouth, the wine is fresh, round and fruity with aromas of melon, kiwi, peaches and apricot and a nice minerality. Overall, the wine is nicely balanced and fresh with a great length. Winemaker Description.
Ridge Vineyards Chardonnay Vineyard Estate Santa Cruz Mountains 2021 375ml HALF BOTTLE
Tropical fruit aromas of guava and pineapple with hints of toasted marshmallow and lavender. Flavors of pear, white peach and key lime. A weighty entry that is balanced by lively acidity brings complexity and elegance to this lovely wine. Enjoyable upon release and over the next six to seven years. Winemaker Description.
Tensley Chardonnay Fundamental Central Coast 2022 750ml
Our Notes
Tuesday, September 10, 2024: Dinner tonight was partly take in from Citarella west side, “Salmon Wellington” that Dorothy wanted to try plus Dorothy’s famous fresh corn off the cob and tomato salad dressed with lemon vinaigrette. The salmon dish was rich and full and needed an incisive wine, we already had opened the Joey Tensley Chardonnay and happily it worked perfectly. The first sense was we were drinking a Bourgogne Chardonnay, good acidity, light oak background, mouth filling fruit with rich textured flavors. This wine is a no brainer.
Dorothy & Bernie | Follow the Drinker®
Critic Notes
Erin Brooks writes: The 2022 Fundamental Chardonnay has gregarious aromas of baked yellow apples, allspice, toast, charcuterie and flinty streaks. The medium-bodied palate has a silky texture and focused acidity to support its full, ripe, spicy flavors, and it has a long, flavorful finish. Drinking 2024 - 2029. - Robert Parker Wine Advocate 90
Winemaker Notes
This wine shows a distinct minerality on the nose. Once you taste it you will get loads of traditional chardonnay flavors like apple, lemon, tropical fruits and a pinch of buttery oak. It's such a fun wine to drink because it covers all of the bases of texture and acidity.
Enjoy with white fish, salmon or even heavier oily pork dishes.
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By the barbecue, at the dinner table, or at a party, there’s likely a happy Wine Access member sipping and sharing a bottle of Joey Tensley’s Fundamental right now. Because ever since the 100-point winemaker set his sights on delivering impeccable Central Coast quality for well under $20, our members have bought his wines by the truckload and made them their every-night pour.
This 2022 Fundamental White is one of the most remarkable values in California today—a no-compromise bottle that bursts with complexity you’d expect from a 100-point winemaker. A blend of Viognier with Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, and Roussanne, it brings beautiful brightness and California generosity, which makes it a slam-dunk pairing with nearly any white-wine-friendly food…or just a balmy day and a pretty view.
We sipped this super-refreshing white during our last visit with Joey and his wife Jennifer. They told us about how their travels abroad, drinking top-notch and value-priced wines around the world, inspired them to create the Fundamental line. As the sun climbed high over their property in inland Santa Barbara County, the Fundamental’s rich mouthfeel, gorgeous aromatics, and clean mineral finish kept us reaching for sip after sip, and we were have been perfectly content whiling away the afternoon with a few more bottles.
The Rhône-inspired 2022 Fundamental White brings tons of citrusy aromatics and ripe fruit, along with a beautiful texture. Finishing with a refreshing touch of minerality, this wine will have you reaching for sip after sip, then bottle after bottle. So one warning: When you drink the Fundamental the way you should—with friends, without hesitation—it can disappear fast. Keep that in mind when you order.
Valentin Leflaive Champagne Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut CV/18/30 NV 750ml
Our Professional Review
Oscar Garcia Moncada | 67 Wine: The Leflaive family name boasts a long and distinguished winemaking tradition in Burgundy, making it perfectly fitting for them to extend this tradition north to Champagne. In February, I had the pleasure of tasting through the Valentin Leflaive Champagne lineup and was thoroughly impressed by each cuvée. Among my top favorites is the Valentin Leflaive Champagne Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut CV/18/30 NV 750ml, crafted from 100% Chardonnay grapes sourced from the grand cru village of Cramant and the premier cru village of Vertus in the Côte des Blancs. The base vintage is 2018, with a dosage of 3g/L, as indicated by the designation CV/18/30.
Winemaker Description
An elegant, fresh Blanc de Blancs from Valentin Leflaive that offers notes of yellow apples, candied lemons, freshly-baked bread and a clean salinity that lingers in the finish.
Xavier Flouret Marly Chablis by Thierry Hamelin 2021 750ml
Pale yellow color with hints of gold and green. Powerful notes of minerality and yellow fruits. Rounded and rich with a good structure and lengthy finish.
Enjoy as an aperitif or with seafood, veal, goat cheese, or gruyère.
Angeline California Chardonnay 2022 375ml HALF BOTTLE
Points James Suckling | Dry and fresh with a matchstick and dried apple character. Medium body and steely at the end. Dried pears come through in the finish. (2022).
Fresh notes of Bosc pear, lemon zest, touches of pineapple, and subtle vanilla on the finish.
Fresh and spicy. Pairs effortlessly with fresh fish tacos and mango salsa. Winemaker Description.
The Atom Chardonnay California 2022 750ml
Winemaker Notes: The Atom California Chardonnay is a super-collision of hand-selected fruit, sourced from key growers throughout the coastal shoals & rocky foothills. The ‘Half-Life’ moniker adorning our dulcet, golden elixir is representative of our passion for concise & scientific winemaking met with nucleic intensity; explosive aromas & flavors that yield over time in the glass & on the palate.
Aromatics ignite the senses with mineral notes of soapstone & flint. A balanced coalescence of ripe stone-fruit, apple blossoms, lemon zest & toasted coconut greet the palate & dissolve to rich caramelized sugar, baking spices & a touch of smoke. Winemaker Description.
Pierre Peters Blanc de Blancs Cuvee de Reserve Grand Cru Champagne 750ml
Expert Reviews
James Suckling 86 Points | (Tasted August 7, 2023) Aromas of Italian croissant, cooked apple and tarte tatin. Medium-bodied with a roundness and freshness. Steely. Floats on the palate like you are in the clouds. 75% from 2019 and 25% perpetual reserve. 5g/L dosage. Drink now.
Tom Hewson of Decanter writes 92 Points | (Tasted October 30, 2023) The reserve wines bring a delicious, savoury sense of sourdough richness to fresh clementine, lemon and pale stone fruit, the tension of classic chalky villages still present but rounded out into a wine of impressive persistence. A benchmark NV Blanc de Blancs. 100% Chardonnay from grand cru villages in the Côte des Blancs. Based on the 2018 vintage with 50% reserves from a perpetual reserve going back to 1988. Drinking 2023 - 2028.
William Kelley of The Wine Advocate writes 92 Points | (Reviewed August 31, 2022) Based on the 2019 vintage (which Péters declares "the best of the decade") and disgorged this year, the NV Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Cuvée de Réserve bursts with aromas of crisp stone fruit, orange zest, freshly baked bread and beeswax. Medium-bodied, ample and pillowy, with a fleshy core of fruit, racy acids and a saline finish, it's animated by an attractive pinpoint mousse.
Alison Napjus of The WIne Spectator writes 92 Points | (Reviewed 2022) A lively Champagne, offering pretty floral and ripe, macerated fruit aromas that accent nectarine and grainy pear flavors, with hints of pickled ginger, verbena and slivered almond and a fine, lacy mousse. Elegant. Drink now. 150 cases imported.
Jancis Robinson writes 16.5 Points | (Tasted March 18, 2021) A more friendly, approachable wine than the Extra Brut – and more tight knit. Very fine bead and great, sappy balance between the delicate fruit and something more substantial – presumably the reserve wines. I don't really see why this is less expensive than the Extra Brut. Really quite fine and rewarding with this more mature undertow beneath the particularly zesty initial impression. Drink 2021 - 2023.
Agrapart & Fils Champagne les 7 Crus Extra Brut NV Organic 750ml
Winemaker Description
Blend of têtes de cuvée from terroirs in Avize, Oger, Cramant and Oiry. Practicing organic; use of high quality organic compost for the soils and vines; all fruit is hand-harvested.Natural yeast fermented; 100% malo; 25% of wine aged in older 600L casks; no fining nor filtration.25% aged in older 600L casks, the rest in tank; ageing sur lie 32-44 months; manual riddling; bottled unfiltered; 5 grams/liter dosage. SO2 50 mg/liter.
Expert Review
95 Points James Suckling | Creamy and flavorful, yet it remains precise and vertical, with an array of lemons, green apples, pie crust, almonds, hazelnuts and chalk. Medium-bodied with creamy, fine bubbles. Lots of energy, with zesty citrus notes at the end. Layered blanc de blancs. 100% chardonnay from 4 Grand Cru villages. 40% from 2018 and 60% from 2017.