*#75 on the Top 100 Best Buys of 2012* A clean, spicy Chardonnay, with classic flavors of oranges, green apples, pears and spices. The oak influence is minimal, allowing the fruit and acidity to star. This shows an elegance that places it at the forefront of Chardonnays in this price range. (7/ 2012)
Michael Pozzan's "Annabella" label represents a high quality and excellent value from carefully selected vineyards. The 2010 Special Selection Chardonnay is sourced from 100% Yountville AVA grapes at a price that is almost unheard of for Napa fruit of this quality. The wine was fermented in French oak and aged sur lie for 6 months before being bottled, but does not have a heavy new wood influence. From the winery: "This Napa Chardonnay has a light golden straw color and ripe aromas of fresh lemon custard and sweet tangerine aromas with a hint of Tahitian vanilla and a touch of clove spice. The palate enters with luscious tropical fruit notes and bold yet balanced acid profile which gives the mid-palate a juicy, almost nectary appeal as the flavors are balanced between ripe mango and sweet passion fruit. Overall there is a floral component reminiscent of jasmine, but not quite as pungent, more of a distant and pleasant fragrance. The final finish on the wine is generous with fruit and perfectly balanced with its acidity and understated oak making it an excellent aperitif and food friendly white. The floral components are subtle but transcendent, taking you some place tropical."
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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2009 Two Sisters "Courtney's Vineyard" Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay (Elsewhere $40) $19.99
2011 Napa Cellars Napa Valley Chardonnay $13.99
2011 ButterNut California Chardonnay $14.99
2011 Kalinda "Unoaked" Anderson Valley Chardonnay $12.99
2011 Rombauer Carneros Chardonnay $32.99
