Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Pale gold. Powerful, intensely perfumed aromas of limoncello, orange zest, dried peach and iodine, with a bright mineral overtone. Full and broad on entry, then tighter in t...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Pale yellow-gold. Assertively perfumed aromas of nectarine, tangerine, melon and smoky minerals, with an underlying spiciness. Rich and supple but lively, with impressively...

About this Wine: The Lucia Chardonnay is produced from three separate blocks at the Pisoni Vineyards. Varying in age and clone, these blocks contribute to a Chardonnay blend of pure, crisp and...

About this Wine: Characteristics of the appellation:
A structured,  lively and mineral wine with good  length on the palate. Both straightforward and fresh, with exemplary concent...

About this Wine: One of California's most successful stainless steel fermented and aged Chardonnays is Melville's Clone 76 Inox.The immensely talented Greg Brewer is the force behind this impr...

James Suckling: A beautiful white, with lemon curd and apple tar character. Medium to-full body, with bright acidity and a clean finish. Limey sherbet. Hints of apple cream on the finish. Sc...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The 2011 Chablis Butteaux, on the other hand, is all about power. This is a decidedly big, broad-shouldered wine with plenty of depth and sheer fruit, but at the same time the...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Bright pale color. Complex aromas of white pepper, snap pea and fresh herbs call to mind a gruner veltliner. Moderately ripe but nicely concentrated and silky in texture, wi...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Pale greenish yellow. Cool aromas of lemon and lime ice and white flowers. Ripe but juicy and brisk, with nicely integrated acidity giving cut and lift to the lemon-lime flavo...

Cory Gowan: Vibrant pale gold. Very bright on the nose, with aromas of French vanilla, stone fruit, lemon rind, woodspice and green apple. Tart on entry, this medium-bodied effort fills t...

Wine Spectator: A spicy, flinty, snappy edge to the green apple and pear flavors, gives this a nice structure. The finish features cleansing acidity and a Golden Delicious apple aftertaste. D...

About this Wine: This chardonnay is done in a crisper, leaner style. The fruit comes from Celilo Vineyards as well as Woodward Canyon Estate Vineyard.

Stephen Tanzer's IWC: Pale yellow. Candied citrus fruit and pear aromas are complicated by notes of vanilla and smoky minerals. Juicy and incisive, offering lively Meyer lemon and quince flavors ...

Wine Spectator: Offers pure aromas of quince and citrus, with green pineapple and honeydew melon notes. Retains focus and gains depth, fanning out pleasantly on the finish. Drink now throug...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: The 2011 Chardonnay is striking. Lemon, pastry, white, flowers and nectarine all meld together gracefully in this gorgeous, totally beautiful wine. All the elements are in the...

Wine & Spirits: Long-time readers of this magazine will not be surprised that I love this wine. When it comes to chardonnay, Flowers's Sonoma Coast bottling consistently delivers a fresh, fra...