95 points Robert Parker: "The incredible 2007 Chardonnay Bee Block is a tour de force in mountain Chardonnay. Honeysuckle, creme brulee, buttered citrus, white peach, and baked apple characteristics emerge from this full-bodied, intense effort. With great acidity as well as fabulous precision and purity, it can be enjoyed over the next 7-8 years." (02/10) The 2007 vintage Chardonnay really showcases the Bee Block as a very special site. Planted to 25-year-old vines on sedimentary rock at 670-735 feet in elevation. Nicely structured, these will age well like the 2005s, with lemony-apple aromas, and a fleshy palate with just a kiss of minerals. One of the San Francisco Chronicle's Top 100 Wines of 2009: "Sharply mineral at first take, with deep-roasted lemon and quince. There's a coiled energy to it, with a textural weight and very subtle supporting oak. A rich lime-curd tone broadens out a long, taut finish. Deep, momentous Chardonnay from the talented Varner brothers." (12/09)
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
Domaine Chandon "Etoile" Brut $24.99
