2023 Gilbert Cellars Unoaked Chardonnay Columbia Valley
$168 six-bottle-case
From Washington State, this is a medium-bodied, highly aromatic Chardonnay with crisp acidity. On the nose, you will find a bouquet of pineapple, lychee, and lemon zest. On the palate, apricot, rainier cherry, and cucumber, with a minerality reminiscent of slate on the finish.
2022 Saintsbury Sangiacomo Vineyards Chardonnay Carneros
$228 six-bottle-case
California with a Burgundy vibe.
Golden color, juicy pear and ripe citrus notes with a gingery background spice. Round without being overly rich, warm mandarin character is punctuated by fresh grass and pithy finish.
9 months in 5% new French oak barrels.
Only 1500 cases produced.
