A bright platinum/yellow hue, the 2023 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard has classically more depth, more phenolic structure, and more flesh, with fresh apricot fruit tones, great length, and broader depth. It offers full-bodied...

From grapes harvested on September 25 and October 16, the 2023 Chardonnay The Estate is gorgeous! “Typically, you don’t talk about structure in Chardonnay, but with Wayfarer you do,” says winemaker Todd Kohn. “You have...

The 2023 Las Pizarras Chardonnay represents another benchmark iteration of this bottling. It fermented and aged in 300- and 400-liter barrels, with 12% being new, and it underwent partial malolactic conversion. It opens...

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...

( 96+ points) My favorite of these recent releases from The Hilt is the 2023 Chardonnay Bentrock Vineyard, which perfectly encapsulates the maritime nature of the western Sta. Rita Hills. Dominated by crystalline aromas...

Subtle lemon zest, flint and wet stones on the nose, with an almost smoky touch. Bright and zingy, with a medium body and a taut, linear finish. Long and naturally expressive. From organically grown grapes. Drink now or...

The 2023 Chardonnay El Enemigo comes from Gualtallary, Uco Valley. Aged in 500-liter French oak barrels, it opens with green apple, chamomile, white peach, herbs and a subtle vermouth note. Dry, compact and saline, the...

Lavish and mouthwatering, this Chardonnay joins rich, layers of flavor with palate coating structure and length. Honeysuckle, warm apples, toasted spices and a flinty finish are refreshed by a juicy finish. — Elaine...

This Chardonnay sourced from a high-density estate parcel delivers aromas of green apple, Meyer lemon white flowers and river rocks on the nose, The palate brings thrumming acidity with flavors of pithy pomelo, lemon...

The 2023 Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard is light on its feet, with appealing lift and spice, as well as flinty wet stones, dewy earth, salted lime, lemon meringue, key lime, and fresh pastry notes. A bright but pale yellow...

(91-93 points) Pale lemon and lime. A little tension to the nose, mixed white fruit, clean, with some depth, beginning to add a little flesh through the middle, and certainly persistent. This may be a lesser known 1er Cru...

This nimble Chardonnay brings lively aromas of fresh pear, tart pineapple, Meyer lemon zest and lemon balm on the nose, while the palate brings a punch of electric acidity, green energy and flavors of fresh apple...

The 2023 Chardonnay Woolsey Road Vineyard is bright, savory, and a different beast altogether, with focused, refreshing acidity and a floating, lifted feel. Notes of green pear, lime, lemon pith, tarragon, and mint all...

Earthy aromas of riverbed and crushed stone open up into lemon blossom and citrus peel on the nose of this estate bottling. There's a lime pith grip to the palate, where ample citrus edges cut into the dried apple...

(90-93 points) 75% wood and 25% in various types of neutral container. Pale lemon. A fine and classy nose with no wood in evidence, more of a mineral character, but no dominating reduction, just a whisper to add...

(91-93 points) The 2023 Puligny-Montrachet Champs Gains 1er Cru is a little deeper and riper on the nose than the Les Charmes, with more present oak but sufficient fruit concentration. The palate is energetic on the...

Named after Claire, Luc’s daughter, who has now become a part of the winery as of this year, the 2023 Chardonnay Ma Princesse also has a hazy bright yellow hue and comes from the Ritchie Vineyard in the Russian River...

The 2023 Chardonnay Estate is a crystal-clear representation of the new Chardonnay approach at The Hilt, bursting from the glass with a quintessential bouquet of dried kelp, iodine, citrus rinds and green orchard fruits...

(Decanter World Wine Awards) Hallmark oyster shell minerals permeate the buzzy lemon and lime flavours with a grippy underlay of savoury structure and mouth-watering acidity. Sunny and bright with serious time ahead.

(90-93 points) Prominent aromas of petrol and mineral reduction are present on the nose of mostly citrus zest and white flowers. The racy, delicious and beautifully detailed middle weight flavors conclude in a markedly...

(92+ points) The bouquet of the 2023 Chardonnay East of Eden Pisoni Vineyard is marked by lees-derived notions of oatmeal, croissant and pastry cream subtly lifted by floral accents and a touch of reduction. On the...

Fresh pineapple, pear and apricot flavors are supple and aromatic, with a vibrant thread of acidity. Orange blossom, kumquat and tangerine notes sing on the finish, where details of candied ginger and burnt sugar linger...