Grapes for the 2023 Chardonnay Russian River Valley were harvested over the course of a month, from initial picks on September 13 to the last pick on October 14. It was barrel-fermented, underwent full malolactic...

Bold and generous, with intense flavors of grilled Meyer lemon, kumquat and pear, plus a touch of candied lemon peel. The vibrancy is supported by energetic acidity that gives focus and intensity, with notes of crushed...

Offers an energetic mix of pomelo, lemon sherbet, pear and Honeycrisp apple flavors on a sleek, juicy frame. Pineapple, lime zest and orange blossom details add complexity and verve, with a touch of Himalayan sea salt on...

The 2022 Chardonnay Rochioli Vineyard is stunning! Sourced from vines planted in 1989, 1995 and 1998, grapes were harvested on August 22, before the Labor Day heat wave. The wine was barrel-fermented, underwent full...

(94+ points) The 2023 Chardonnay Fort Ross-Seaview comes from Martinelli’s Charles Ranch Vineyard. Originally planted in 1981 to Clone 4 and Old Wente, it’s located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean at 1,115 feet...

The 2022 Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard comes from Old Wente and a few Musqué selection vines planted in 1972 on gravelly, sandy Goldridge loam. The grapes were harvested on August 20, before the devastating Labor Day heat...

The 2022 Chardonnay Woolsey Road Vineyard comes from Wente selection vines planted in 2007 by the Martinelli family. The grapes were harvested before the Labor Day heat wave on August 17, and the wine was...

Orange blossom, honeyed peach, stone fruits, and toasted bread notes all emerge from the 2022 Chardonnay, a beautiful Chardonnay from Carneros. Medium-bodied, fresh, and focused on the palate, it has integrated acidity, a...

Intense and vibrant, with a mouthwatering mix of lemon sorbet, yuzu and pear that leaps out of the glass. Hints of toasted green tea, spices, almond paste and shortbread linger, but it's the laser beam focus of the...

There's a zingy freshness on the pineapple-scented nose of this Chard made from the Old Wente clone that simply screams summer. The palate gives green apple, pear, lemon curd, chalky minerality and fresh cut flower...

A stunning version, with notes of candied orange peel, Bartlett pear, lemon blossoms and lemon curd that are fresh, pure and lively. Then a chorus of complexity comes in, including buttered, toasted brioche, dried lemon...

A ripe and relaxed wine that's luxurious in texture and beautifully rich in fruit and oak spices. Full-bodied and lush in mouthfeel, offering lime zest, poached pear and subtle butter and creme brulee flavors that last...

There's a lovely note of grilled lemon and melon at the core that expands into flavors of pomelo, green apple, lemongrass and lemon basil, with a note of crunchy sea salt. Offers a firm, juicy and exuberant frame, with...

Succulent, juicy and mouthwatering at the core, with generosity to the peach, lemon curd, lemon oil and sweetgrass aromatics. Offers wild fennel and orange blossom accents, plus a touch of dried mango, along with vibrant...

Lush aromatics of mixed citrus and buttered brioche join flavors of baked apple and pear with spices. A pleasing smoke accent follows the energetic length of the wine. — Elaine Chukan Brown

The 2021 Chardonnay UV - El Diablo Vineyard, from vines planted by Ulises Valdez in powdery Goldridge soils, is an incredible Chardonnay that combines shimmery energy with depth and opulence. Peach and quince fruit are...

This has a chalky character with sliced apples and pears and hints of lemon zest and dried herbs. Medium- to full-bodied with a creamy, weighty palate, yet the crisp acidity adds freshness and tone. Lingering, textural...

Wonderfully intense and vibrant, with plenty of generosity to the flavors of Key lime, quince, pear and Honeycrisp apple on its taut, mouthwatering frame. Offers accents of tarragon and lemon verbena, with a note of...

Arista's Russian River Chardonnay is blended from their portfolio of single-vineyard wines, rather than from purchased or declassified fruit. The 2019 Chardonnay Russian River Valley incorporates around 18% to 20% new oak...

Nectarine and sweet citrus top creme brûlée flavors. Mouthwatering acidity balances this generous wine to invite further sipping and a long finish. — Elaine Chukan Brown

The 2023 Chardonnay Lady Marjorie has pure, alluring scents of yellow apple, quince, lemon blossom, beeswax and oyster shell. The light-bodied palate is soft and silky with flint and saline-laced flavors. It’s enlivened...

(93+ points) The appellation wine and calling card of the house, the 2023 Chardonnay Wester Reach is fresh on the nose, with notes of light flint, lime zest, bright flowers, white pepper, and green apples. It has a...

Bright and aromatically compelling on the nose, this Chardonnay vibrates with aromas of green apple, lemon balm, orange blossom and river rock. The palate is energetic, giving flavors of apricot and Meyer lemon peel. A...

The 2021 Chardonnay Woolsey Road Vineyard is perfumed and exotic. It has layered aromas of candied apricot, alpine herbs, honey, almonds and crème fraîche. The medium-bodied palate is expansive and mouth coating with...

French for “The Quarry,” the 2023 Chardonnay La Carriere comes from a steep site with a 45-degree slope and rocky, poor soils. It boasts a bright yellow color with a light haze (they don’t fine or filter), and the nose...

Fresh and vivid character, enticing aromatics and a ton of lift, elderflower, apple blossom, citrus flowers, white peaches, nectarine pit, lime zest and liquorice. First time on the Place de Bordeaux for this delicious...

(91+ points) The 2021 Chardonnay Fort Ross-Seaview is youthfully coiled with delicate scents of lemon, orchard fruit and oyster shell. The light-bodied palate has a luxuriously creamy texture, a firm spine of acidity and...

From the old Wente clone, the 2020 Chardonnay Woolsey Road Vineyard has a soft floral perfume of chamomile and takes on ripe aromas of yellow pear, golden fruits, and cantaloupe. Full-bodied, it has wonderful intensity on...

Flavorful and fruity with white peaches, mangoes, honeysuckle, toffee and pralines. Creamy and textural with a medium to full body and rich core of fruit. Long finish. Generous and tropical. Drink or hold.