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The beautifully bright gold appearance is alluring. Pineapple, pear, apricot, ... The beautifully bright gold appearance is alluring. Pineapple, pear, apricot, and lemon curd are blended with toast, white flowers, and honey on the nose. The medium-bodied palate is simultaneously rich and linear. Additional fruits joining the nose... more

On the nose, saline, yellow pear, oyster shell, underripe pineapple, brioche, ... On the nose, saline, yellow pear, oyster shell, underripe pineapple, brioche, crème fraiche and lemon. On the palate, bright and fresh apple and pear skin, sweet cream, sourdough bread, pie crust and lemon compote. Clean aromas of nectarine, apricot... more

The Heintz family has owned the ranch for over 100 years. Ideal Goldridge soil... The Heintz family has owned the ranch for over 100 years. Ideal Goldridge soil, healthy, mature vines, warm days balanced with cool nights and a grower who has been working the land since 1982 all contribute to Robert Parker’s assessment of... more

The 2020 Bacigalupi Chardonnay has a sneaky depth of flavor and character with... The 2020 Bacigalupi Chardonnay has a sneaky depth of flavor and character with a sleeker quality than other vintages, as a result of being picked about a week earlier than usual. There is vibrant acidity and a persistent minerality that captures the... more

With delicate fruit blossom aromas, the palate opens to notes of creamy lemon,... With delicate fruit blossom aromas, the palate opens to notes of creamy lemon, sweet spice and spring mint. The wine shows a clean, subtle entry on the palate with a luscious texture and a focused acidity; a perfect balance, lively and fresh in its... more

A gentle lick of lemon, hitting a glassy lake with your spoon to crack it like... A gentle lick of lemon, hitting a glassy lake with your spoon to crack it like a creme brûlée, jungle shenanigans, squeezing wet clay between your fingers, suite in Chateau D’lf, space drugs, orange peel flambé, accidentally finishing the bottle... more

With delicate fruit blossom aromas, the palate opens to notes of creamy lemon,... With delicate fruit blossom aromas, the palate opens to notes of creamy lemon, sweet spice and spring mint. The barrel fermented and matured 2022 Sauvignon Blanc Ryan's Vineyard has gregarious scents of pineapple, peach and kiwi with notes of tarragon,... more

Pale yellow color, a combination of fresh yellow apple and hints of baking spi... Pale yellow color, a combination of fresh yellow apple and hints of baking spices in the aromas. Richly textured - but dry (not sweet) though the palate. More exotic fruit flavors - Asian pear, tangerine and a long finish of marzipan and apple. Grapes... more

Expressive and concentrated aromas of grapefruit and lime sorbet with hints of... Expressive and concentrated aromas of grapefruit and lime sorbet with hints of clove are present in the glass. It is rich and intense on the palate with sweet peach, clove, and freshly baked pastry flavors. There is a bright refreshing acidity that... more

The 2020 Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay has a rich, bright gold appearance in the... The 2020 Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay has a rich, bright gold appearance in the glass. The nose is a dance between aromas of lemon zest, vanilla, gravel, brioche, sweet apple, and minerality. There is impressive weight on the tongue that is lifted by... more

The 2021 Bodkin Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, the first bottling since 2013, i... The 2021 Bodkin Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, the first bottling since 2013, is like a liquid pineapple upside down cake in a glass. Pineapple flavors stacked on deck with a lovely viscosity brought by 15.3% residual sugar. While that number may seem... more

With lavish notes of white peach, spring flowers and Asian pear the 2021 Russi... With lavish notes of white peach, spring flowers and Asian pear the 2021 Russian River Chardonnay delivers plenty of fresh fruit on the palate. There is light sweet spice baked apple with lightly honeyed orange rind interwoven with its silky elegant... more

The 2021 Freeman Ryo-fu Chardonnay has a light gold color and a fruit-forward ... The 2021 Freeman Ryo-fu Chardonnay has a light gold color and a fruit-forward nose of Fuji apples, nutmeg, honey and orange zest. It's one of Freeman's more full-bodied Chardonnays with a full palate of ripe stone fruit, lemon cream and marzipan. With... more

This blend is comprised of 3D, Machado, Hapgood and Perilune vineyards. While ... This blend is comprised of 3D, Machado, Hapgood and Perilune vineyards. While each lot is handled separately and in a completely uniform fashion in the winery, each contributes vastly different expressions which ultimately harmonize in the finished... more

The 2022 Red Shoulder Ranch is a refreshing, vibrant Chardonnay characterized ... The 2022 Red Shoulder Ranch is a refreshing, vibrant Chardonnay characterized by its lush, glass-filling aromas of white flowers, lemon zest, and exotic fruit. On the palate it offers a graceful balance of energy and richness, with flavors of white... more

The 2021 Chardonnay showcases a brilliant play of structure, intensity and ele... The 2021 Chardonnay showcases a brilliant play of structure, intensity and elegance. Aromas of almond, jasmine, ground ginger and lemon meringue pie flow from the glass. On the palate, citrus, lemongrass and toasted brioche take center stage,... more

This is a graceful Chardonnay with fragrant aromas of ripe mango, honeydew mel... This is a graceful Chardonnay with fragrant aromas of ripe mango, honeydew melon and peach along with hints of key lime pie, apple and floral notes. This medium-bodied wine has a bright and flavorful mouthfeel full of fruit and a touch of creamy... more

The nose opens up with creamy ripe peach and pineapple with a hint of brioche.... The nose opens up with creamy ripe peach and pineapple with a hint of brioche. The fruit intensifies on mouth adding apricot and a touch of citrus. In the background is sweet toasty oak that serves to support the fruit, and the crisp acidity finishes... more

This 2021 Riesling dessert wine is surely the best example of it that Ojai has... This 2021 Riesling dessert wine is surely the best example of it that Ojai has ever made. There’s an effusive blast of Riesling character—intense-as-can-be fragrances of ginger blossoms, citrus confit, honeyed stone fruits and buttery brioche. Just... more

The 2018 Sleepy Hollow Chardonnay is a bright, elegant expression of the accla... The 2018 Sleepy Hollow Chardonnay is a bright, elegant expression of the acclaimed Sleepy Hollow Vineyards. Drawn from the winery's favorite blocks, this Chardonnay is opulent with nimble details. Aromas of fresh-sliced Pink Lady apple lift from the... more