87 Wine Reviews Found

  • Tasting Note: Minerals
La Pitchoune Chardonnay Pratt 2020
95 Points

La Pitchoune Chardonnay Pratt 2020

Winery Tasting Notes “Hazy golden-yellow in color, aromas of tangerine oil, Meyer lemon blossom, green apple skin, and yeasted dough that are highlighted by an underlying flinty, smoky component. Rich flavors of ripe Gravenstein apples, lemon curd tartlet, and roasted hazelnuts coalesce on a lingering, minerality marked the finish. Drinking well now, but expect this...

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98 Points

Bure Chardonnay Malena Ritchie Vineyard 2017

This is California boutique Chardonnay at its best! With just a few years of cellar time, the 2017 Bure Family Ritchie is now even more ultra-rich and opulent, yet gloriously refreshing with dazzling bright fruit. Flamboyant notes of butterscotch and Hawaiian macadamia nuts come alive on the palate intertwined with notes of fresh peaches, vanilla,...

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97 Points

Plinth Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2021

An exquisite balance of refreshing fruit and minerals, this Sauv Blanc shows what the upper echelons of quality can achieve. The bouquet is extremely expressive with fresh mint, citrus zest, and honeydew melon. The palate showcases a lip-smakin’ tasty key lime pie component balanced by refreshing minerality and an exquisitely creamy mouth feel. The tangy...

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98 Points

Domaine Albert Joly Puligny Montrachet Les Charmes 2020

This brand new import is a truly sensational example of silky smooth Puligny Montrachet at an astonishing price from a universally celebrated vintage such as 2020. This nectar displays a golden combination of crisp and elegant minerality with exhilarating fruit flavors including Meyer lemon, nectarines, fresh coconut, grilled pineapple and even hints of freshly baked...

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96 Points

The Hilt Chardonnay Estate 2018

This delightfully delicious Chardonnay is both elegant and refreshing in style. Supremely balanced with hints of bright fruit flavors (melons, citrus, plus honey crisp apples) and minerality that delivers an overall elegance rarely found outside France. This wine truly has something to offer Chardonnay lovers of every stripe and we highly recommend.” – August 2022

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98 Points

Canard Duchene Champagne Charles VII Brut Rose NV

With its delicate, pinkish hue and magnificent pearlized ribbon, the Charles VII Rose stands apart for its intense, fresh fruit notes of strawberries, cherries, and hints of cassis against a backdrop of mineral notes for enhanced freshness. This bright, seductive cuvee is delightful as an aperitif, enjoyed throughout the evening or to accompany an array...

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98 Points

Gaja Sauvignon Blanc Alteni di Brassica 2018

Gaja Alteni di Brassica Langhe Piedmont 2018 is a vibrant beauty that captures your attention with aromas of white roses, exotic fruit, Star jasmine, and ginger bread. The mouthfeel is lean with crisp notes of pear, honeydew melon and a sexy finish that left us begging for more. This supremely delicious white wine is a...

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98 Points

Adversity Chardonnay 5 Wells 2020

This new Chardonnay discovery is outrageously delicious, reminding us of the finest Peter Michael or Aubert bottlings (before they were famous). The bold fruit is simultaneously gloriously refreshing, crisp, and lingering on the palate thanks to the overall balance. Captivating notes of honey-crisp apples, tropical fruit and Hawaiian macadamia nuts come alive on the front...

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96 Points

Domaine Bouard Bonnefoy St. Aubin 1er Les Combes 2020

Intense aromatics of pear, white peach, and a hint of mint waft from the glass and continue gracefully on the palate to include light tropical and floral notes along with hints of spice. The palate is extremely elegant and with a refreshing core of minerality, citrus fruit and a hint of tangy vanilla oak on the finish. This is extremely...

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