white wine

KELLER ESTATE “La Cruz Vineyard” Sonoma Coast AVA Sonoma County 2005 Visual: Medium yellow Nose: I had to dig around a bit to get the aromas from this one. Once I did, I found a hint melon and … [more]

GARY FARRELL “Russian River Selection” Russian River AVA Sonoma County 2005 Visual: Gold-yellow Nose: Melon, pear, citrus and pineapple, complex earthy and minerally nuances. Mouth: Super silky, … [more]

HDV Carneros AVA Napa County 2004 Visual: Crystal clear yellow-gold Nose: Bright notes of fresh ripe apples with a hint of light caramel, guava, tropical fruits, rocks and minerals, as well as a … [more]

CAKEBREAD Napa Valley Napa Valley AVA Napa County 2003 Visual: Yellow-gold Nose: Butter, soft and easy oak up front, “guava & banana”, baked apple, creme brulee, and citrus notes. Mouth: The … [more]

PESSAGNO “Lucia Highlands Vineyard” Santa Lucia Highlands AVA Monterey County 2005 Visual: Medium yellow Nose: There were hints of tropical fruit, perhaps mango, and pineapple, as well as apple, … [more]

DOMAINE ALFRED Califa “Chamisal Vineyard” Edna Valley AVA San Luis Obispo County 2002 Visual: Rich gold-yellow Nose: Caramel and butterscotch dominates, but it’s nice and natural smelling … [more]

Babcock Grand Cuvee Chardonnay Santa Barbara AVA Santa Barbara County 2006 Visual: Medium light yellow Nose: Fresh peach and lemon, with melon and herbal notes underneath. Mouth: Silky and lively, … [more]

EDNA VALLEY VINEYARD Paragon Vineyard Chardonnay Edna Valley AVA San Luis Obispo County 2005 Visual: Medium yellow Nose: Lots of buttery vanilla right up front, but almost like artificial vanilla … [more]

“Naked” Santa Barbara Chardonnay 2006 Visual: Light yellow Nose: Tropical fruit and melon, with hints of fennel, as well as a hint of nuttiness and minerals and lemon Mouth: Very dry, bright, and … [more]