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Frog’s Leap Winery Chardonnay 2023

Carneros

August 12, 2026 - The winery's philosophy emphasizes letting vineyards speak, using winemaking as a means of refinement rather than transformation. This approach aligns Frog's Leap Chardonnay with classical benchmarks, prioritizing freshness, mineral structure and food compatibility.

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Vinous - November 01, 2025 "The 2023 Chardonnay Shale and Stone, from Truchard in Carneros, is all class. Apricot, lemon confit, marzipan, tangerine peel, tropical fruit and a kiss of French oak grace this exotic,…

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James Suckling - March 20, 2025 Spiced apples and pears with hints of citrus peel and raw almonds on the nose. Tense and juicy with medium to full body and a compact, lightly phenolic texture. Vivid…

Ponzi Vineyards Laurelwood Pinot Noir Reserve 2022

Willamette Valley

August 11, 2026 - Ponzi’s Pinot Noir Reserve is made exclusively from estate fruit, including some of Oregon’s oldest vines. For over 50 years, the Ponzi family has farmed 140 acres of certified sustainable vineyards on Laurelwood soils. Over time, the vines have evolved, with red fruit in their youth giving way to dark berry and brambly spice. The Reserve’s layered complexity make it one of the finest examples of site-expressive Pinot Noir in North America. As Wine Spectator once wrote, “All Oregon Pinot Noirs are measured against the Ponzi yardstick.”

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Wine Spectator - July 08, 2026 "Gracefully structured and multilayered, with expressive flavors of blueberry and cherry that are accented by rose petal and dusky spices. Finishes with fine-grained tannins."

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Wine Advocate - November 06, 2025 "The 2022 Pinot Noir Reserve was matured for 16 months in 47% new French oak. It has layered aromas of black cherry, blackberry, licorice, mossy bark and floral perfume. The…

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Wine Enthusiast - May 01, 2026 "The intensity of this reserve wine's acidity is complemented by its tangy aromas of not-quite-ripe raspberries, violets, cacao nibs and wet stones. The bracing acidity makes for a crisp and…

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Vinous - July 01, 2026 "The 2022 Pinot Noir Reserve opens with a cascade of dark floral tones, nuances of pine and crushed blueberries. The palate presents silky textures and depths of ripe red and…

Ponzi Vineyards Laurelwood Chardonnay 2023

Laurelwood District

August 11, 2026 - Crafted from LIVE Certified Sustainable estate vineyards rooted in the Laurelwood District AVA's signature windblown loess soils, Ponzi's Laurelwood Chardonnay is a benchmark for Oregon white wine. The 2023 vintage's long, warm growing season brings perfect ripeness to a medium-to-full-bodied wine with aromas of honeysuckle, apricot, and wet stone, and a broad, textured palate that finishes bright and saline.

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James Suckling - February 04, 2026 "A harmonious and aromatic wine with aromas of lush white flowers, ripe green pears and limes. A round mouthfeel, cascading acidity and a pillowy texture. The wine finishes clean and…

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Wine Enthusiast - May 01, 2026 "A blend of fruit from Avellana, Aurora, Issimo, and Paloma Vineyards, this bottling will take your breath away with its live-wire acidity and fresh mouthfeel. After an aroma set that…

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Vinous - July 01, 2026 "The 2023 Chardonnay Laurelwood mixes minty herbs, pine shavings and hints of musky nectarines. It splashes across the palate with mineral-laced pit fruits elevated by a sharp citrus twang. The…

William Fèvre Chablis Domaine 2023

Chablis

August 11, 2026 - Domaine William Fèvre is the benchmark producer in Chablis, the largest Grand Cru owner in the appellation and a defining voice in the region's identity since 1959. Chablis Domaine is the village-level expression of that legacy: 46.8 hectares of Chardonnay on Kimmeridgian marl and limestone, planted in the extension of the Premier Crus and farmed with the same rigor as the domaine's finest holdings.

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James Suckling - May 20, 2026 "Good depth of minerality goes a bit deeper and vertically here with green apples, lime, chalk and seashells. Nicely round, with subtle salinity on the medium-bodied palate before a sleek,…

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Wine Advocate - January 29, 2026 "Sourced from a mosaic of exposures and elevations and incorporating old vines planted between 1969 and 1972, the 2023 Chablis Village offers aromas of pear, white flowers and freshly baked…

William Fèvre Chablis Domaine 2022

Chablis

August 11, 2026 - Domaine William Fèvre is the benchmark producer in Chablis, the largest Grand Cru owner in the appellation and a defining voice in the region's identity since 1959. Chablis Domaine is the village-level expression of that legacy: 46.8 hectares of Chardonnay on Kimmeridgian marl and limestone, planted in the extension of the Premier Crus and farmed with the same rigor as the domaine's finest holdings.

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Wine Spectator - May 30, 2024 "Bursting with peach, apple, lemon and flint aromas and flavors, this expressive and supple white is harmonious and ready to enjoy yet should develop well over the next five to…

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