2014 Talbott Chardonnay Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands
Concentrated and lightly spiced
California
2014 Dolin Chardonnay Malibu Newton Canyon
Substantial and creamy, grown above the fog line
2015 Edna Valley Vineyard Chardonnay Central Coast
Saline and sensitive; quite elegant
2015 Jordan Chardonnay Russian River Valley
Springy and fresh, a mélange of tree fruit and herbs
2016 Gary Farrell Pinot Noir Rosé Russian River Valley
Stony, serious, tart, and delicious
2014 Broadside Chardonnay Wild Ferment Central Coast
Elegant and well elaborated, plus a terrific value
2015 Dutton Goldfield Pinot Noir Dutton Ranch Russian River Valley
A concentrated wine spiked with barrel spices
2016 Vinum Cellars Rosé Paso Robles
Piquant and generous, a structured GSM rosé
2016 Martin Ray Pinot Noir Rosé Russian River Valley
A brisk and refreshing rosé of Pinot Noir
2015 Talley Vineyards Chardonnay Rincon Vineyard Arroyo Grande Valley
Youthful and spirited Chardonnay from own-rooted vines
2015 Talley Vineyards Chardonnay Monte Sereno Vineyard Arroyo Grande Valley
Lemony and spiced, with a snap of citric freshness
2015 Talley Vineyards Chardonnay Rosemary’s Vineyard Arroyo Grande Valley
Creamy, but leavened by herbs and flowers