Martijn

9.1

Wow this is a great example of Santa Barbara Chardonnay. Some wood in the nose next to moderate tones of tropical fruit. In the mouth it has a slight salty tone. Paired beautifully with 60 months old Parmezan cheese. — 8 days ago

Jenks

9.5

Same notes from my Feb ‘23 review below. Just exceptional California Chardonnay. I have one left from this vintage that I’ll hold for a little while longer but I can’t imagine this getting better than it’s drinking now. I’ve had more recent vintages of this wine and they came in mid 14abv and while good, they’re different, this is 13%. Still down to meet you at Hirsch @Turd Fergusson — 14 days ago

Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.3

Smoking. Lanolin acid. This is amazing. — a month ago

Paul J

9.3

Lovely gold color. Nose has lemongrass, honey, straw, and butter. Wine is slightly past prime. Palate contains butter, stone fruit, and camomile. Medium plus depth and long finish. Not as expressive as previous bottles. — 14 days ago

with Brooke

Neal Ferry

9.0

Outstanding and Icy Cold — 6 days ago

with TwiLea

John Malcolm

9.5

Still quite vibrant and buttery. Taste a lot of crème brûlée, nectarine, fig, lemon zest, and honeysuckle. Rich, well-balanced, and nice minerality for a satisfying finish. — a month ago

Mike Obley

9.3

Starting the downside, but still a pretty wine. With Sarah and Kyle in Haarlem — a month ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

Light straw color. Aromas of grapefruit, unripe peach and white flowers. More pear, green melon and quince fruit flavors with hints of lemon/lime, orange zest and noticeable fresh cut grass on the medium finish. Crisp acidity and a slight creamy texture. Solid. Part of Capital Grille’s 2024 Generous Pour Program. — a month ago

Andrea Watt

9.3

Oak, vanilla, and pear with hints of citrus. Crisp and light. — 15 days ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.5

An amazing Sauvignon Blanc with a great potential to age, enticing citrus notes with some powerful yet not overwhelming tropical fruit flavors. Great wood notes make this one very distinctive and expressive white from Sonoma. A bit hazy with some sediments which fall almost into a natural category of wines. However; it’s meant to improve as it ages. A bit not so common for a white from this region. Paired with seafood (salmon and tuna fish). Solid! — a month ago