2016 Martin Ray Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley
The ripe, tropical style of Sauvignon Blanc
White Wines
2014 Adrás Godello Ribeira Sacra DO
A lively, spritely varietal Godello
2014 Bouchaine Riesling Las Brisas Vineyard Carneros
Languid and off-dry, it’s in a sweet spot now
2014 Dierberg Chardonnay Drum Canyon Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills
Serious and deep, with a finishing mineral aspect
2015 Gran Vinum Albariño Rias Baixas
Deft winemaking proves Albariño is serious
2015 Gundlach Bundschu Chardonnay Sonoma Coast
Sharp and focused, good with a range of fare
2014 Dierberg Chardonnay Estate Santa Maria Valley
A balanced and friendly Central Coast Chardonnay
2014 Talbott Chardonnay Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands
Concentrated and lightly spiced
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
Tasting Columbia Crest Reserve Wines
This high-volume producer also makes tiny lots of premium wine
2015 Jordan Chardonnay Russian River Valley
Springy and fresh, a mélange of tree fruit and herbs