"The 2007 Chardonnay Sonoma, which is a blend of grapes from the Knight's Valley and Sonoma Coast, is another brilliant Chardonnay. More flashy than the Brosseau Vineyard, with more exotic tropical fruit, in a full-bodied, opulent style, this is a flamboyant Chardo (more...)

"1996 was a much hotter year than 1997, 1995, and 1994. While the 1996s are outstanding wines, in some cases the aromatics are more muted because of 1996's high heat. The Chardonnays from Peter Michael are easy to understand, but I am not sure Les Pavots is as fath (more...)

Gallo of Sonoma County Series Combining the best grapes from throughout Sonoma results in wines with unmatched balance and complexity. Award winning Gallo of Sonoma is one of the best of Sonoma. Website

"Light-medium volume aromas of red cherries, oak and hard can-dies with mint and dried herb hints in the background lead into a balanced, slightly firm wine on the palate. It is tasty enough at entry but gives way to a chalky, stemmy texture by mid-palate and misse (more...)

"Briary and zesty, with dried sage and wild berry aromas and tightly wound cracked pepper, dried cherry and licorice flavors that finish with slightly rustic tannins. Best from 2011 through 2014. 69,000 cases made."

If you thought the 90 Point rated 2001 was good . . .wait until you try the 2002! 2002 was an even better vintage for Chardonnay and this is a perfect example of a stunning value under $10!

"After your eyes take in the dark ruby color, your nose will delight in the raspberry and cranberry fruit aromas. The flavor offers pure raspberry fruit and nuances of cedar and vanilla oak. This wine is exceedingly elegant, and the lower alcohol level allows the p (more...)

"Our Sonoma Chardonnay comes from some of the oldest Dutton Ranch plantings in Russian River. These vines consistently yield fruit of great complexity and intensity seldom found in other sites. Cooler temperatures toward the end of the 2008 growing season resulted (more...)

"The 2007 Chardonnay saw 100% malolactic, and spent eight months in wood, but the oak is barely noticeable. Made in a French Chablis-like style, it is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, and notes of white currants, citrus, and lemon oil. A pleasant, restrained, unde (more...)

"On appearance, this Chardonnay is the color of golden straw. The first nose delivers notes of vanilla and lemon zest. After a swirl, the deeper notes of honey, pear and quince become evident. On the palate, delicate flavors of lemon creme, white peach and pear pro (more...)

"Our 2000 vintage Cabernet Sauvignon is a full, complex wine with concentrated flavors of ripe black cherries, currant, and spice. Framed by rich vanilla, this wine has a rich bouquet of dark berries and a hint of dark cocoa. Well balanced, smooth, and integrated, (more...)

"Distinct aromas of ginger and lemon zest are joined by toasty coconut, melon and caramel alongside a mineral, flinty cedar chest oakiness overlaid by notes of honeysuckle. Well-balanced with a solid acid backbone, the wine is rich and medium-heavy with a broad, ye (more...)

"The Louis M. Martini Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon was made to highlight the high quality of its fruit. It offers aromas of red cherry and blackberry that are supported by a round, sweet mouth feel with just enough structure to lead it into a fruit-focused fini (more...)

"With a very dark garnet color, this wine offers ripe, opulent black cherry fruit, for which our Sonoma County Cabs are known. The cooler vintage provided us a wine with finesse, elegance and intoxicating aromatics, akin to a Bordeaux from the Medoc. The nose is fi (more...)

"This Chardonnay offers aromas and flavors of ripe apples, pears and citrus. A major portion was fermented and aged seven months on the yeast lees in French oak cooperage, imparting richness and complexity to the wine." ~winemaker

"Deep red. Smoky black raspberry and cherry aromas display good ripeness and depth, with baking spices and fresh flowers adding energy. Fleshy red and dark berry preserve flavors are chewy and palate-staining, gaining energy and spicy lift on the close. Light, yout (more...)

"A reasonably good value is the 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma, which reveals aromas and flavors of cedar, roasted herbs, black cherries, and spice. Medium-bodied with deep fruit, it is meant to be consumed over the next 4-5 years."

"Rich and intense with dark berry fruit and underlying earthiness, this Pinot Noir is made entirely from Pisoni Vineyard fruit. Located in the Santa Lucia Highlands, the Pisoni Vineyard has long been considered one of the better California sites for growing Pinot (more...)

"Allegedly, Italian immigrants brought Charbono vines here in the late 1800s thinking they were Barbera. It was bottled as Barbera by Inglenook Winery and even won several medals as Barbera. Eventually, DNA testing done by Professor Carole Meredith of UC Davis prov (more...)