CHARDONNAY
98 Three Sticks 2020 Gap’s Crown Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast). For full review see page 123.
abv: 14.2% Price: $70
97 Lynmar Estate 2020 Monastery Chardonnay (Russian River Valley). For full review see page 123.
abv: 14.3% Price: $58
96 Three Sticks 2020 One Sky Chardonnay (Sonoma Mountain). For full review see page 123.
abv: 14.1% Price: $70
95 Domaine Della 2020 Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley). An outstanding white from a warm vintage, this shows rich layers of custard and lemon soufflé. Tangy tangerine and wet stone undertones give it lift and freshness as the richness returns for a full-throttled, creamy and cohesive finish. —V.B.
abv: 14.5% Price: $85
95 Lynmar Estate 2020 Susanna’s Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast). For full review see page 125.
abv: 14.3% Price: $63
95 Three Sticks 2020 Durell Vineyard Origin Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast). For full review see page 125.
abv: 14% Price: $65
SAUVIGNON BLANC
This is an exceptional white wine, sophisticated, sultry and balanced throughout. A richness of peach and apricot are tempered by lovely layers of wet stone and dried herb, with nuances of lemongrass, fig and just a hint of vanilla.
