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2022 Russian River Valley Chardonnay – 92 Points: Outstanding; a wine of superior character and style

“Shows a lip-smacking mix of salted butterscotch, lemon bar, caramelized apple and fresh pear and apricot notes on a smooth, supple frame. The vibrant acidity lends terrific focus to all of the details, with hints of cardamom, marzipan and fresh orange zest lingering effortlessly. Drink now.”

2022 Olivet Lane Chardonnay Russian River Valley – 92 Points: Outstanding; a wine of superior character and style

“Sleek and refreshing, with mouthwatering acidity, this offers vivid aromatics of pineapple, lemon and Honeycrisp apple that leap out of the glass, backed by a note of crunchy sea salt and pretty accents of white flowers, clary sage and dried mango. Drink now”

2022 Nightwing Vineyard Chardonnay Petaluma Gap – 92 Points: Outstanding; a wine of superior character and style

“Offers fresh and bright flavors of crisp apple, lemon meringue and pear, showing lemon oil, tangerine and orange blossom accents. There’s an appealing fleshiness to the texture that works with the juicy acidity, with a hint of fresh ginger on the finish. Drink now.”

2022 Tollini Vineyard Chardonnay Redwood Valley – 92 Points: Outstanding; a wine of superior character and style

“Generous and juicy flavors of pear drop, melon and apricot are at the core of this white, with a hint of dried mango. Lemon shortbread and brown sugar accents come together with notes of lemon basil and thyme on a sleek frame, finding plenty of harmony on the finish. Drink now.”

2022 Mirabelle Vineyard Chardonnay Russian River Valley – 91 Points: Outstanding; a wine of superior character and style

“Appealing for its focus and firm acidity, which provide plenty of structure to the orange peel, apple, grilled Meyer lemon, dried ginger and pear pastry flavors, with hints of tarragon and jasmine lingering on the fresh finish. Drink now.”

2022 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay – 90 Points: Outstanding; a wine of superior character and style

“Offers notes of baked apple pastry, with a drizzle of salted caramel alongside intense and juicy flavors of lemon curd, toasted hazelnut and tangerine flavors in a compact frame. Shows plenty of intensity on the finish. Drink now.”