White Wine

Winemaker Description 

Maison Louis Latour, in keeping with its tradition of excellent quality, purchases grapes from competent growers with holdings in the most esteemed vineyards in the Mâcon-Villages zone. The wine is bottled during the following spring at 'Clos Chameroy' in the outskirts of Beaune. The Mâcon-Villages "Chameroy" represents the epitome of classical white Burgundy reflecting the fusion between the noble Chardonnay grape and the calciferous terrain of the Mâcon area. It possesses a fresh, creamy bouquet which enlivens the palate with suave, billowing flavor.

A lovely refreshing wine with citrus aromas such as grapefruit. It is well-balanced and an enjoyable, easy wine to drink. Makes a perfect match to shellfish and seafood, charcuterie and Comté cheese.

Memo Summary Notes

The Louis Latour Mâcon-Villages "Chameroy" 2023 is a classic expression of Southern Burgundy Chardonnay. While Louis Latour is famous for their grand estates in Beaune, the "Chameroy" (named after their historic winery and bottling facility in Beaune) is their benchmark value wine, known for providing a consistent, "gourmet" Burgundy experience without the premium price tag.

The 2023 vintage in the Mâconnais was a year of generosity and ripeness, producing wines that are slightly more fruit-driven and approachable than the leaner 2021 or 2022.

Pair with

• Pairing: Excellent with a traditional Charcuterie board or Matured Comté cheese.

• Seafood: Perfect for white fish in lemon-butter sauce or grilled shrimp.

Winemaker Description

Our 2023 Unoaked California Chardonnay has aromas of pear, sweet-tart apple and mango with notes of citrus and honeysuckle. On the palate, the wine opens with bright fruit flavors, followed by crisp minerality on the mid-palate and a long, clean balanced finish.

Memo Summary Notes

The Joel Gott Unoaked Chardonnay 2023 is a quintessential "California clean" white wine. By skipping the oak barrels and using 100% stainless steel fermentation, Joel Gott preserves the bright, tropical acidity that often gets lost in heavier, buttery Chardonnays.

Winemaker Description 

Clear pale yellow this wine is extremely elegant with a crisp and fruity bouquet marked by notes of green apple lime. slightly fizzy vibrant minerality refreshing citrus fruits versatile perfect to pair the simplest moments life.Pair with cod fish cakes, marinated olives, empanadas, or grilled fish and vegetables. 

Our Professional Review

Bart Hopkins of 67Wine.com | Here’s a bright and lively New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc that stands out from the crowd in flavorful fashion. An enticing mélange of citrus, peach and passion fruit jumps from the glass with energetic intensity and mouthwatering vibrancy. Perfectly balanced and thirst quenching, with cleansing acidity on the highly refreshing finish that makes this a delicious match to easy food pairings. Especially good with spicy cuisine and seafood dishes.

Winemaker  Notes:

Aromas of passion fruit, lime, lemon and blackcurrants. Flavors of ripe lemon and tropical fruits on the palate. Bright refreshing textural acidity providing length and persistence with an elegant finish.

Memo Summary Notes 

The 2025 Tapi Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is a highly-regarded, certified organic wine from the Wairau Valley in New Zealand. It is known for its purity and vibrant tropical profile, representing a "serene" 2025 vintage that benefited from excellent growing conditions.

Pair with:

• Seafood: Grilled prawns, oysters, or white fish with lemon.

• Salads: Fresh garden salads with citrus vinaigrette or asparagus dishes.

• Cheeses: Goats' cheese or Feta

Winemaker Description 

For Pierre Chainier, the Loire was a case of love at first sight, with its vineyards and fresh, fruity wines: so easy to drink either young or venerably old: like the 1893 Vouvrays, still in perfect condition today. Today, the Maison Pierre Chainier is still a family business, based in Amboise, a royal town built on the banks of the River Loire. They are a family of wine merchants, specializing in Touraine wines. With average production of approximately 6 millions bottles.

The Vouvray vineyards are situated upstream from Tours in the North of the Loire valley. Vines are planted on clay limestone and clay siliceous grounds on the chalky “Tuffeau” soil. The vines roots overhang the cellars built in the rock nearby the houses called “Troglodytes”. The ripe grapes are handpicked during October. Some of the grapes have noble rot also known as botrytis which concentrates the sugar in the grapes. The wines ferment very slowly over a month. 

Produced from 100% Chenin Blanc This off-dry wine gives a sweet sensation with a dry finish on the palate. A concentration of rich flavors develops fruity aromas such as orange peel, honey and ripe quince. It has a great long finish with a slight honey taste. Delicious! 

Memo Food Pairing Suggestions

This wine’s off-dry profile makes it one of the most versatile "utility players" for food:

• Spicy Dishes: The perfect partner for Thai green curry, Szechuan peppercorn dishes, or spicy tuna rolls.

• Savory Meats: Pairs excellently with pork chops with apple sauce or honey-glazed ham.

• Dessert: Light enough to accompany fruit tarts or almond-based pastries.

Quick Expert Summaries - Vintage 2025 

Sam Kim, Wine Orbit 93 Points (5 Stars) Praised for "excellent fruit intensity" backed by fleshy texture and beautifully pitched acidity. Aromas of feijoa, kiwifruit, crunchy apple, and lemon zest.

The Real Review 92.8 Points Ranked highly among the new 2025 releases for its vibrancy and purity.

Winemaker Description

The 2025 Mount Riley Sauvignon Blanc is a blend from multiple vineyard sites throughout Marlborough and was fermented in stainless steel. Complex with overt aromas of passion fruit, pink grapefruit, citrus and greener components of crushed herb, capsicum and gooseberries. A fresh, vibrant wine with a crisp, lingering finish.

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2023

Tasting Panel 92 Points | Aged sur lie for nine months in (25% new) small French oak barrels, this classically styled Chardonnay shows a salty mineral character with melon, MacIntosh apple, marzipan, and lemon oil. Nice mouth feel, with body weight, and accented with crisp acidity. Wine Enthusiast 92 Points | A tantalizing, toasty top note draws you into this mouth-coating, richly flavorful and full-bodied wine. Spicy oak notes, light butter accents and poached pear flavors bring a lot of satisfaction on the sip.

James Suckling 91 Points | This shows note of ripe peaches and pineapple with hints of toffee, honeysuckle and lemon custard. Medium- to full-bodied, creamy and weighty yet with fresh, juicy acidity coming through. Mellow and textural on the finish.

Winemaker Description 

Chardonnay grapes grown primarily in Schug's Estate and Ricci vineyards, with additional barrels from the Wildcat Mountain and Sangiacomo vineyards, underwent traditional European winemaking practices. Each lot was fermented separately and aged on the lees ("sur-lie") in small French oak barrels, introducing judicious new oak. The result is an elegant and powerful wine that is refreshing and mouth-watering on the finish. It has intense aromatics of citrus, white flowers, and peach. This wine offers layers of tropical and stone fruit and light minerality on the palate.

Well-balanced acidity gives it a crisp, clean finish, making it an excellent wine with food. Try it with cream soups, rich seafood, fowl, veal, and pasta dishes.

Our Professional Review

The family operation began in 1971 when textiles entrepreneur Arnaldo Caprai purchased 12.5 acres in Montefalco. In 1988, ownership passed on to Arnaldo’s son, Marco. (Winery Note)

Today, the winery is the leading producer of top quality. Arnaldo Caprai is recognized for its dedication to environmental, economic and social sustainability, as well as being champions for the wines of Umbria.

This Umbrian white from Arnaldo Caprai captures a true expression of Grechetto from this lesser known Italian region.

Appealing aromatics of white peach, melon. lemon zest, hints of chamomile and honey characteristics, all  tantalize the palate. This Grechetto is light-medium bodied, pure. fresh, savory and finely balanced. 

Flavors of stone fruits, lemon-lime, blanched almonds, and stonines shine thru on the palate,  ending with zesty acidity and a bone dry finish. " - Debra, Italy White Wine Buyer

Cheese pairing : Essex Street / G. Cravero ‘Parmigiano Reggiano’ 2 yrs -available at 67Gourmet

All too often in America, we think of Parmigiano Reggiano as a topping for pasta, but truly great iterations of this cheese are wonderful eaten on its own or with a superb Italian wine.  The Cravero family has been aging Reggiano since 1851, and their cheese is unique among all other Parmigiano.  It has distinct tropical fruit and pineapple overtones in the middle of the palate which turn the salty finish into a harmonious counterpoint.  One taste of this and you'll see why Reggiano is widely considered the king of all cheese. - Martin Johnson, 67Gourmet Cheesemonger

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2023 

Meridith May of The Tasting Panel writes 95 Points | Aromas of pineapple, guava, and gardenia. Lemon curd, pink grapefruit, and tangerine blossom form a delicate, creamy wave across the palate. Tropical flowers such as gardenia and plumeria play alongside honeyed pears, dotted with a salty, crisp seashell finish.

Antonio Galloni of Vinous writes 91 Points | The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc (Russian River Valley) is classy and polished to the core. Citrus peel, marzipan, white flowers and light tropical inflections all grace this aromatic, beautifully perfumed Sauvignon Blanc from Merry Edwards.

Winemaker Description

We began making our Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc in 2001, and we have lovingly reproduced this delicious wine each vintage since. Winemaker Heidi von der Mehden follows specific protocols, including fermentation in French oak barrels and twice-weekly lees stirring, to craft this aromatic, lush bottling.

The nose of the 2023 vintage features fragrant tropical aromas of white pineapple, passionfruit, mango and guava, with subtle hints of plumeria, lemon curd and lime zest. The palate is clean and bright, with accents of ruby red grapefruit, honeysuckle and ripe melon followed by a burst of crisp, refreshing acidity.

The special care they take to bring out the very best in this variety shows in their results. They use a specific mix of clones – two-thirds Shenandoah (Clone 1) and one-third Sauvignon Musqué – that results in a wine brimming with floral and tropical fruit aromatics with a citrusy, juicy core. Barrel fermentation and twice weekly lees stirring help us create the characteristic creamy texture and rich body that you’ve come to know and share with your friends and family. 

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.

Winemaker Description 

Aslina Sauvignon Blanc is a remarkable white wine crafted by the talented Ntsiki Biyela, a trailblazing winemaker from Zululand. Imbued with the essence of her Zulu heritage, this unique Sauvignon Blanc reflects Ntsiki's passion for creating captivating wines that leave a lasting impression. The eye-catching label showcases the calabash, a traditional clay vessel, adorned with grapes – a nod to both her cultural roots and innovative spirit. Experience the refreshing complexity of Aslina Sauvignon Blanc, a wine that's perfect for every occasion.

Aslina Sauvignon Blanc enchants the palate with an enticing fusion of bright fruit flavors, invigorating citrus notes, and a touch of lemon zest. This 100% Sauvignon Blanc boasts a complex profile, achieved through extended time on the lees, which imparts a silky, lingering finish. A wine that deftly balances refreshing crispness with surprising depth, Aslina Sauvignon Blanc is a delightful journey for the senses.

The versatility of Aslina Sauvignon Blanc makes it an ideal companion for a wide array of light meals. Its lively fruit and citrus character beautifully complements seafood dishes such as grilled shrimp or seared scallops, as well as fresh, zesty salads and tangy goat cheese. For a true culinary adventure, pair it with a delicate ceviche or a vibrant, herb-infused chicken dish. Best enjoyed chilled, Aslina Sauvignon Blanc will elevate your dining experience to new heights.

Winemaker Description 

The nose exudes aromas of tropical fruits and citrus married with subtle oak notes. On the palate, this wine is a great balance of bright citrus and honey with a touch of oak character and hints of juicy peach, lemon oil, and crèmebrulée. Crafted with care so that no single flavor overpowers another, this wine is simply delicious.

Our Chardonnay is crafted with care to ensure that no single flavor overpowers another, creating a delicate, bright glass filled with subtle sweetness and a hint of oak.

Pair this medium-bodied wine with medium-bodied dishes, highlight the flavors in the wine by using butter and fresh herbs, or enjoy with lighter proteins like grilled fish or roasted chicken with fresh vegetables. 

Winemaker Description 

To impart highlights of vanilla, caramel and nutmeg, Ron barrel fermented and aged 70 percent of the Chardonnay in French and American oak barrels (20 percent new) for eight months. Fermenting the remainder in stainless steel maintained a bright, fresh fruit balance. The resulting wine has ripe pear and pineapple, and mango flavors highlighted by citrus, Granny Smith apple and hints of baking spices.

The Beringer Founders' Estate Chardonnay is the perfect combination of pear, apple and ripe tropical fruit flavors, with a hint of citrus and a classically round mouthfeel. 

Expert Review - Vintage 2023 

Allan Meadows writes:  There is good Chablis typicity present in the form of iodine, seashore and petrol along with citrus zest top notes. The delicious, vibrant and precise middle weight flavors flash good minerality on the clean, dry and saline-inflected finish. This is very good for its level and worth considering.  - Allen Meadows’ Burghound 🖤 Outstanding Top Value!

Neal Martin writes:  The 2023 Chablis Village was assembled for my visit by Didier Picq from 10 vats. It has an attractive if light bouquet with apple blossom and fresh pear aromas. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, a little creaminess towards the finish. This will drink well for 4-6 years.  - Vinous 

Julia Harding MW writes:  Pure, tense, restrained citrus but more marked by crushed stones than fruit. Pure, light-bodied, with a chalky finish. Relatively Great Value.  - Jancis Robinson 16

Winemaker Description 

Quintessential Chablis full of flinty seashell essence. Steely, focused and mineral-laden. Extremely age-worthy.

Winemaker Description 

With light refreshing flavors of citrus and green apple, it’s no surprise that it comes from the #1 Italian Wine in America.

Winemaker Description - 2024 

Dr. Konstantin Frank's classic dry style of Riesling made from vines dating back to 1958 from both their estate vineyard sites.

Our classic dry style of Riesling made from vines dating back to 1958 from both our estate vineyard sites.

As the flagship variety of both our winery and the Finger Lakes region, the 2024 Dry Riesling is a true reflection of its vintage. This wine is the culmination of meticulous blending from a mosaic of vineyard sites across our estate, capturing the essence of the growing season in every glass. Profoundly aromatic, the nose bursts with vibrant layers of fresh lime, stone fruits, and ripe melon, accented by hints of white flowers and citrus zest. On the palate, it delivers a dynamic interplay of apricot, nectarine, and a distinct stoniness, supported by a backbone of bright, mouthwatering acidity.

Despite its brisk freshness, the wine offers a rich texture and a lingering, elegant finish.

Our 2024 Dry Riesling is both structured and expressive, showcasing the pedigree of site, precision in winemaking, and the timeless character that defines Dr. Konstantin Frank’s legacy. 

• Outstanding Winemaking Heritage – Dr. Konstantin Frank is a legendary figure in American winemaking, known for revolutionizing viticulture in the Finger Lakes region of New York. His winery consistently produces high-quality wines.
• Vibrant Acidity & Balance – This Riesling has a crisp acidity that makes it refreshing and well-balanced, making it great for both sipping and pairing with food.
• Terroir-Driven Complexity – Grown in the cool climate of the Finger Lakes, the wine benefits from the region’s unique slate soils, which impart minerality and depth to the wine.
• Dry but Fruit-Forward – Despite being a dry Riesling, it still has a rich fruit profile with flavors of lemon, lime, and subtle tropical notes, making it approachable and enjoyable.
• Age-Worthy – Thanks to its acidity and structure, this Riesling can age well, developing more complexity over time.
• Food-Friendly – Its crispness and bright fruit flavors make it an excellent pairing for seafood, spicy dishes, sushi, and light pastas.

Winemaker Description 

2023 stands out as one of the hottest years in Burgundy, even surpassing 2022. The grapes were harvested at perfect maturity. The wines are very aromatic with notes of yellow fruits mingling with flower hints. The palate is ample and full-bodied. They combine generosity, freshness, and finesse, with a climate that enhances the terroirs without overpowering them. Like 2022, the 2023 vintage is expected to be highly appealing.

Memo Summary Notes

The Joseph Drouhin Mâcon-Villages 2023 is a classic expression of unoaked Chardonnay from the southern Mâconnais region of Burgundy. Known for its high quality-to-price ratio, this vintage is particularly noted for coming from one of the hottest years in Burgundy, resulting in a wine that is more aromatic and ample than usual.

Because of its crisp acidity and lack of heavy oak, it is a versatile "food wine."

• Appetizers: Goat cheese, light salads, or as a standalone aperitif.

• Main Courses: Roast chicken, trout Amandine, or creamy pasta dishes.

• Seafood: Shellfish, especially oysters or grilled white fish.

Expert Review - Vintage 2023

James Suckling 92 Points | Lemon pith, honeysuckle, lanolin, grapefruit and wet river stones. The midweight palate has a generous, textural mouthfeel and bright acidity, leading into a fruit-driven, powerful finish with finesse. A lovely chardonnay with instant gratification. Drink or hold.

Winemaker Description 

The 2023 Pouilly-Fuissé has a brilliant pale yellow color. Its floral nose evokes scents of acacia and honeysuckle. Round and ample on the palate, it reveals aromas of yellow fruits.

Winemaker Description

This bright, zesty Sauvignon Blanc delivers great aromatic complexity by opening with aromas of fresh lime, lemon verbena and gooseberry. On the palate are flavors of lime, tangy star fruit and a hint of green mango. The long chiseled finish exhibits a wonderful slate minerality followed by juicy fresh citrus notes.

Expert Review- Vintage 2022

Winemaker Description

In the nose a fine spice, fresh apple fruit, and typical of the variety. On the palate, it continues fine, with citrus and herbs. Finely woven, distinguished and medium-weight, a drinkable Grüner Veltliner.

From the most beautiful locations in the Kremstal. Fragrance reminiscent of gooseberries and cassis leaves, also herbs; juicy, fresh fruit, pinch of herbs, straightforward, uncomplicated drinking fun.

The merest touch of flinty reduction dissipates as you take the first sniff. Underneath that there is a hint of freshness, but it is only on the palate that the intensity of the yeasty concentration becomes apparent. A juicy tone of Mirabelle also arises, making for a wonderful and compelling combination.

Pairing Memo Summary

Food Pairings

• The Classics: A perfect match for Wiener Schnitzel, roasted pork, or cold cuts.

• Modern: Its high acidity and spice handle Asian cuisine (especially Thai or Vietnamese) and spicy sushi exceptionally well.

• Vegetarian: Excellent with asparagus, mushroom risotto, or goat cheese salads.

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2023

James Suckling 93 Points
 | Aromas of flint, wet stones, Meyer lemons and lime zest with subtle white flowers. The palate is focused and textural, with loads of minerals and citrus oil in the finish.”The Somm Journal | July 2025 94 Points, Best Aromatic Whites
“Intense up front flavors with white-peppered lemon drop, sleek and lively. Crisp acidity brightens notes of elderflower, McIntosh apple, and hazelnut. The mineral tone is crystal clean and clear on the finish.

Winemaker Description 

The 2023 Jordan Russian River Chardonnay captures the region’s signature vibrancy with bright acidity, layered fruit and notes of white peach, citrus zest and subtle minerality. A cool, steady growing season allowed for extended hang time, resulting in a beautifully balanced wine that reflects both finesse and complexity.

Aromas of white peach, subtle acidity and delicate floral blossom immediately captivate the senses. On the palate, zesty lime, orange peel and crisp red Bosc pear mingle seamlessly, all elevated by refreshing acidity. A hint of French oak enhances the fruit’s elegance while preserving its brightness.

Due to its crispness and citrus elements, Jordan Chardonnay can be enjoyed as an aperitif and is also a versatile food pairing wine. Unlike many fuller-bodied Chardonnays, Jordan Chardonnay will not overpower salads or raw bar favorites, and it also creates a nice contrast of flavors with richer seafood, such as salmon or ahi tuna. The wine’s acidity and oak nuances can complement grilled chicken or roasted vegetable dishes and creamy pastas.

Our Professional Review

This lovely Bourgogne could easily be mistaken for something more profound in both classification and price! Delectable aromas of crisp apples and pears, lemon blossom and roasted hazelnuts greet the nose with enticing anticipation. In the mouth, the flavors cascade elegantly with distinctive freshness and lively minerality that compliments the fruit and lingers into the finish. A ‘Baby Puligny’ in everything, except the price! Pairs beautifully with seafood, poultry and rich cream sauces. 
Bart Hopkins

Winemaker Description 

Alain Chavy produces restrained, structured, and long-lived white Burgundies from 17 acres of vineyards in Puligny-Montrachet, with small holdings in the neighboring villages of Chassagne and Meursault. Alain established Domaine Alain Chavy in 2003 with vineyards inherited from his father and includes some of Puligny's top premier crus. 

The Alain Chavy Bourgogne Chardonnay 2023 features a bouquet of green apple, citrus, and subtle floral notes, with hints of toasted almonds and minerality. On the palate, it is crisp and well-balanced, offering flavors of lemon, pear, and a touch of honey, complemented by a firm acidity and a taut, fresh character. The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering citrus and mineral notes.

With its rich texture and toasted flavors, this elegant Bourgogne pairs perfectly with white fish and shellfish and its naturally energetic acidity can effortlessly counterbalance rich cream-based sauces and soft cheeses like Brie and Camembert.

Memo Summary Notes

The 2023 Domaine Alain Chavy Bourgogne Blanc is widely considered one of the "best-kept secrets" in white Burgundy. While labeled as a humble Bourgogne Blanc, the fruit is actually sourced from young vines located within the prestigious village of Puligny-Montrachet.

Pair with

Seafood: Grilled white fish, scallops, or a shellfish risotto or

    •    Poultry: Roasted chicken with lemon and herbs.
    •    Cheese: Soft, mild cheeses like Brie or a young Comté.
    •    Vegetables: Asparagus with hollandaise or spring vegetable pasta.
 

Expert Review - Vintage 2024.  

Jeb Dunnuck 94 Points | Based on 100% Chardonnay and aged six months in stainless steel vats, the 2024 Chardonnay has a medium to light gold hue and offers exotic citrus, minty herbs, and subtle tropical flower notes that all define this clean, crisp, remarkably pure Chardonnay. It puts on weight and richness with time in the glass and is a terrific mix of both richness and freshness. This is a no-brainer purchase for those who love Santa Barbara County Chardonnay, and I love its purity. 

The Wine Spectator 93 Points | This white’s sleek mix of ripe pear, ginger and pomelo flavors show striking restraint, coiled around a mouthwatering thread of acidity. Details of lime zest, white peppercorn and dried tarragon linger, along with a whiff of sea spray. 

James Suckling 93 Points | This has a succulent texture, remaining pure and long throughout. Salinity, minerals and springtime blossoms stay taut alongside lemons and crunchy orchard fruit with a lingering kick of tactile melon pith.

The Wine Enthusiast by Matt Kettmann writes 92 Points | Oyster shell, honeydew rind, lime candy and grass aromas make for a complex, zesty nose on this bottling. The palate is zippy and grassy as well, almost like a Sauv Blanc, showing brisk lime zest flavors.

The Wine Advocate 90 Points | The 2024 Chardonnay opens with a textbook bouquet of green orchard fruits, sea spray and spice-driven undertones, accompanied by a honeyed backdrop. The palate is supple, polished and lifted by a high-toned, cleansing quality that carries through the straightforward, saline-tinged finish.

Winemaker Description 

The Diatom Santa Barbara Chardonnay offers aromas of lemon, citrus blossom and wet sand with flavors of saline and white peach on the palate. A precise, balanced wine. 

Memo Summary Notes 

Crafted by Greg Brewer. Diatom is a project defined by "subtraction." He removes everything that usually masks Chardonnay—oak barrels, malolactic fermentation (the buttery stuff), and aging—leaving only the pure, electric soul of the grape.

The "Diatom" Name: It refers to diatomaceous earth, the plankton fossil-rich soil found in Santa Barbara. The wine is designed to taste like the soil and the sea.

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2024

The Wine Enthusiast by Tom R. Capo writes 91 Points | The nose of this Chard is loaded with floral aromas, swirling with chalky minerality, pithy lemon, and pineapple. The palate is driven by lively acid, with flavors of fresh pear, tropical citrus, white flowers, and ginger that ebb and flow through the finale. There's great value here. 

Winemaker Description 

This bright and balanced wine perfectly reflects the cool-climate Russian River Valley vineyards where it was grown. Brilliant medium-gold color, with honey, pear, apple, pineapple, lemon oil, and white flowers aromas, and a judicious framing of vanillin oak. The wine opens with crisp pineapple and mango fruit flavors that turn into apple pastry on the full-bodied mid-palate.

A finely-textured, invigorating mouthfeel, with medium acidity, turns into saline minerality on the lively and bouncy finish of this delicious Chardonnay. Pairs perfectly with oyster po' boys with fennel, apple, and celery root slaw and chunky corn, bacon, and cauliflower chowder.

Memo Summary Notes

The 2024 Bravium Russian River Valley Chardonnay is a textbook example of cool-climate Sonoma winemaking that balances California richness with crisp, coastal acidity.

This vintage is particularly notable for its "lush yet structured" profile, sourced primarily from the Plumis Vineyard near Forestville, where the morning fog helps preserve the grape's natural brightness.

This is a "gastronomic" Chardonnay, meaning it has the weight to stand up to substantial dishes:

• Seafood: Grilled salmon with lemon butter or Dungeness crab cakes.

• Creamy Dishes: Mushroom risotto or fettuccine Alfredo.

• Cheese: Aged Gouda or a creamy Brie.

Winemaker Description 

Nicely integrated notes of orange blossom and creamy honeydew melon. Tropical flavors of pineapple, papaya and mango. This wine is delightfully balanced with bright acidity and a long finish that makes it the perfect complement to a wide variety of cuisines.

Memo Summary Notes

The 2024 DeLoach Heritage Reserve Chardonnay is a classic expression of California Chardonnay designed for approachability and balance. Unlike many heavy, oak-driven California whites, this "Heritage Reserve" bottling (part of their California Series) focuses on a brighter, more fruit-forward profile.

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2023

James Suckling 95 Points | Lots of fresh flowers, limes, sliced apples and honeysuckle on the nose with candied lemon and heather notes. Full-bodied with a light phenolic tension, rich with lots of citrus peel and minerals in the finish. Concentration with freshness. Pinot bianco, chardonnay and sauvignon blanc. Drink or hold.

Wine Enthusiast 94 Points | An Alto Adige staple, this wine consistently offers exceptional value in Italian whites. Aromas of jasmine and honeysuckle lead to hints of peeled pears and white peach. The palate is harmoniously voluminous, showcasing pristine fruits and a burst of candied lemon zest. The finish, lifted with a mineral edge, seals the experience. Enjoy from now until 2040.

Wine Spectator 92 Points | 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 pepper. Long and mouthwatering, with a salty tang cleaning the fragrant finish. Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Sauvignon. Drink now through 2033. 

Winemaker Notes

Green apple and white peach combine with fine nuances of lemon balm and mint to create the typical aromas of the classic Terlano. Pronounced notes of peach on the palate, lending the wine its lively character. The multifaceted, well structured flavor derives from an interplay of freshness and minerality and also has a wonderfully long, persistent finish. 

Winemaker Description 

100% Pinot Grigio - With light refreshing flavors of citrus and green apple, it’s no surprise that it comes from the #1 Italian Wine in America.

A wonderful aperitif and equally splendid with pasta in cream sauces, risottos, veal, chicken and fresh seafood dishes.

Winemaker Description 

This crisp, mouthwatering bottling is a blend of Excelsior’s three best Chardonnay blocks. It displays lively flavors of green apple, citrus, and pineapple on a full, creamy palate. Traces of peach, orange blossom and delicate toasty notes combine with a mineral edge to round out this versatile everyday sipper, a consistent crowd pleaser. 

Winemaker Description

A classically Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, balanced, crisp and lively. Distinct and punchy with layered aromas of guava, gooseberry and citrus peel, underpinned with delicate floral and herbaceous notes. A crisp and lively palate of tropical fruits, zesty lime citrus and minerality with an elegant and energetic finish.

Expert Review - Vintage 2024

The Wine. Enthusiast 86 Points by Christina Pickard | There's a big dollop of blackcurrant atop peach and passionfruit on this youthful Marlborough Savvy B. Straightforward yet refreshing, with fruity appeal. 

Our Professional Review

Bart Hopkins of 67Wine.com writes | Citrus and green apples fill the glass with herbal complexity and detailed minerality. A great alternative to pricier Sancerre and perfect with all types of seafood.

Winemaker Description 

Bright tropical fruit aromas lead to a crisp, fresh palate with mouth-filling flavors of vibrant tropical fruit aromas. Enjoy a mouth-filling palate with flavors of apple, pear, honey and pineapple. A whisper of oak adds a creamy butterscotch nuance and wonderful depth.

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2023 

James Suckling 92 Points | A fresh and pure Rias Baixas that has notes of lemons, grapefruit and peaches on the nose. It's medium-bodied and saline with a refreshing finish. Vegan. Drink now.

Wine Spectator 90 Points | A lithe, mouthwatering white, with peach skin and nectarine, pickled ginger and jasmine notes. Well-balanced and fresh, with a tang of salinity driving the finish. Drink now. 12,500 cases made, 3,500 cases imported.

Winemaker Description 

This wine captures the typical Chablis character with steely minerality, focused citrus expression and firm acidity.

Serve as an aperitif or with oysters, seafood, snails, charcuterie, goat cheese, Gruyere cheese. 

Domaine Vocoret & Fils, located near the town of Auxerre, is the epitome of a hands-on, family-owned estate. For five generations, the domaine has been passed down from father to son, with numerous uncles and cousins working at the estate. The strong feeling of dedication and close family relationships has allowed them to adapt throughout the years, each generation applying modern techniques that has promoted innovation in Chablis. Their Chablis appellation vineyards represent the majority, with 37 acres in production.

Expert Review - Vintage 2023

James Suckling 92 Points | This is a wonderfully fresh and expressive dry riesling with a slew of citrus aromas, but also some spring flowers and meadows. The vivacity of the medium-bodied palate is as impressive as the depth in the long, crisp finish, where it bares its Alsace soul.

Winemaker Description

Famille Hugel signature wine. This dry Riesling stands out for its finesse and frankness and is the ideal partner to fish and seafood thanks to its wonderful balance and elegance.  It is Hugel's most demanding variety as it is also the latest ripening. Dry and elegant, it expresses itself best on our steepest slopes with the most complex minerality.

Winemaker Description 

Delicate gold with hints of straw. The lovely nose showcases nuances of delicate pear, citrus and notes of almond blossom. This delicious wine is light to medium bodied with a soft palate, followed by a crisp dry finish. 

Winemaker Description 

A vivacious, fresh young wine with a bouquet of guava, grapefruit and green apple. The flavors are brisk and bright on the palate with a cheerful touch of Sauvignon?s classic grassiness on the finish.