90 points from Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Yellow-gold color. Deep, smoky orchard and pit fruit aromas are complemented by toasty lees and minerals. Juicy, lightly sweet pear and white peach flavors deliver solid punch, with good back-end grip. Spicy notes build on the long, sappy finish, which echoes the leesy and mineral qualities." (Nov/Dec '07) If you're looking for an über-decadent Chardonnay, this isn't for you. But, if you like a wine with great texture, acidity and purity, then buy, buy, buy! Winemaker Greg Brewer exhibits wonderful restraint with the 2007 "Verna's" Chardonnay, allowing only partial malolactic fermentation (15%) and sur lie aging without the aggressive stirring of many other California Chards. What results is an elegant, balanced wine with quince, pear, ginger and tamarind aromas and a palate with a lovely sea foam, stony component. Subtle hints of wild sage, carrot and hazelnut add another dimension, lifted by cool-climate acidity and great mid-palate texture.
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2003 Roederer Estate l'Ermitage Anderson Valley Brut $39.99
2009 Domaine Carneros Brut $19.99
2008 Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs Sparkling Wine $29.99
2007 Stony Hill Estate Napa Valley Chardonnay $41.99
2008 Clendenen Family Vineyards "Le Bon Climat" Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay $39.99
