Château Montelena Napa Valley Chardonnay 2006

In the glass the wine is exactly what you would expect from a young Montelena Chardonnay, showing bright yellow gold, with good color density. It smells great, like a green apple pie, bright and a little citrus-y, a bowlful of fresh fruit. The palate is very nice, very smooth, with ... more

Peter Michael La Carriere Estate Chardonnay 2007

Terroir-driven minerality remains the signature of this vineyard, with aromas of pastry, lily, hazelnut and sweet pear. Accents of mandarin orange, acacia, honey and sweet vanilla complete the elegant bouquet. Presenting wonderful concentration and elegance on the palate, the wine is sculpted, rich, intense and creamy. Notes of citrus oils, ... more

Panizzi Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2006

Light straw yellow colour with a greenish glow. Brilliant. Complex, rich, delicate bouquet, initially reminiscent of Broom and lime, then suggesting a sensation of mixed fruity flavours including green apple, pear and pineapple. Taste reveals a well balanced, dry and fragrant wine that stresses its fruity flavour. Pleasantly persisting, slightly ... more

Chasseur Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2006

When the cork is pulled this proves a wine of vivid contrasts, with intensity that is almost aggressive. Aromas of toasted coconut, vanilla wafer, lemon curd, roasted grain, bees wax and suggestions of tarte tatin and peach upside-down cake seem to tumble forth. It settles down quickly on the palate, ... more

Crios de Susana Balbo Torrontés 2008

Enticing aromas that are strikingly similar to Viognier, with hints of peach pit, white pear, flowers, and orange citrus fruit. On the palate, it has a beautiful structure and acidity along with enticing fruit flavors that keep you coming back for another sip and plenty of body for a wine ... more

Domaine du Salvard Cheverny 2008

The Domaine du Salvard 2008 Cheverny also bears the family name of Emmanuel Delaille, and for a pure Sauvignon bottling (this is blended with 20% Chardonnay) not bearing the Domaine name, see under “Delaille” elsewhere in this report. Here we have a delicate-weight and very penetratingly citric Cheverny with hints ... more

Chasseur Durrell Chardonnay 2006

Although youthful, highly concentrated and densely packed, the nose of this classic Chardonnay expands significantly with airing to reveal aromas of honey, peach, spiced apple, roasted grain, toasted coconut and minerals. It is as full in body as the aromas suggest, and layers the palate with preserved lemon, spiced apple ... more

Grgich Hills Chardonnay 2006

This is the first vintage that our Chardonnay vineyards were certified organic and Biodynamic. Beautifully balanced between acid, flavors and body, this Chardonnay displays notes of lemon zest, flowers and honey with a hint of crushed stones. Let the wine’s elegance shine by matching it with simple preparations of baked ... more

La Cappuccina Passito Arzimo 2000

Color: a golden yellow with faint amber highlights. Nose: it reveals sweet nuances of honey, flowers, candied fruit, vanilla and apricots, along with the typical and very elegant touch of complexity contributed by noble rot. Flavor: it is full and velvety, medium-sweet, with fresh acidity counterbalancing its moderately high level ... more

La Cappuccina Soave 2005

Colour: Bright straw yellow. Nose: Delicate, with notes of flowers and almonds. Flavour: Dry, well-structured and delicately fruity, with the hint of bitter almonds on the finish that is typical of Garganega-based wines. Serving suggestions: It is ideal as an aperitif or, thanks to its great versatility, can be enjoyed ... more

Garofoli Serra Del Conte Verdicchio 2007

This is a selection of that type of Verdicchio Classico that is most widely distributed and best known to consumers. It is a wine of medium structure, fruity, fresh, delicate and pleasant, especially when consumed in its youth. Color: Bright straw yellow with greenish reflections. Aroma: Fine and fruity. Flavor: ... more

Littorai Thieriot Vineyard Chardonnay 2007

The most exotic of the three. In some vintages closer to Heintz in style and others, more Mays Canyon in texture. Aromas of linden and chamomile. The best marriage with asian foods and foods with exotic spices. more