Frescobaldi Castello Pomino Benefizio Riserva 2023
Promino Bianco Doc
September 03, 2026 - Castello Pomino Benefizio Riserva is a single-cru Chardonnay from a high-elevation vineyard with diurnal shifts and sandy soils. The grapes are hand-harvested, pressed, and fermented in barriques, with partial malolactic fermentation and aging on lees. Cru Benefizio first came into being in 1973 as the first white wine in Italy to be fermented and aged in barriques.
James Suckling - May 07, 2025 "A fairly neutral wine on the nose, with a textured, silky palate, a medium body, zesty integrated acidity and a vibrant citrus aftertaste."
Wine Spectator - July 28, 2025 "A creamy texture embraces peach, vanilla, honey, sea salt and buttery pastry notes. This elegant white is harmonious and alluring; the only edge is a lightly bitter citrus finish."
Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Gris 2025
Willamette Valley
September 03, 2026 - Ponzi, a pioneer in Oregon Pinot Gris, helped establish it as the state’s first quality white grape variety. Their Pinot Gris is aromatic, expressive, and perfect for easy drinking, offering fantastic value with serious pedigree. Sourced from LIVE Certified Sustainable vineyards like Avellana, Aurora, and Madrona, it features aromas of marmalade, yellow plum, and honeycomb, balanced by lemongrass and lavender. The textured mouthfeel shows dried apricot, mango, and vanilla, finishing with bright acidity and salted caramel.
James Suckling - June 01, 2026 "A crisp and textural wine with aromas of green pears and blossoms, bright acidity, juicy citrus flavors and an incredibly long finish for a light-bodied wine. Nice tension and freshness."
James Suckling - December 15, 2025 "Sweet berry, orange peel, nutmeg and cinnamon aromas. It’s medium-bodied with fine, precise tannins and a very long finish that caresses every inch of your palate. Extremely long and structured…
Wine Spectator - June 30, 2026 "Well-defined aromas and flavors of cherry, raspberry and blackberry highlight this smooth, graceful red. Mineral and wild scrub notes emerge as this gathers steam midpalate. Ends with plenty of energy…
Le Macchiole Paleo Bianco 2024
Toscana IGT
September 03, 2026 - Le Macchiole Paleo Bianco, first produced in 1991 in small quantities for a local restaurant, is a sophisticated blend of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Initially dominated by Sauvignon Blanc, recent vintages have seen a shift towards more Chardonnay. This high-end Italian white wine is silky and mineral-driven, fermented in oak barrels of varying sizes, and aged for six months. The result is a vibrant, fresh wine with distinct Mediterranean character, offering a perfect balance of richness and brightness that reflects the terroir of Bolgheri.
James Suckling - June 16, 2026 "A reductive, vibrant and fragrant style, showing peach peel, lemon tree, Mirabelle plums and broom bush. Deep notes of wild fennel. Medium-bodied, silky and sleek with savory, leesy character, midpalate…
Wine Spectator - June 08, 2026 "Peach, lemon and Tuscan scrub aromas and flavors are the themes in this rich yet intense white. Almost creamy in texture, with lively acidity and a bitter citrus aftertaste."
Domaine Roy & Fils Willamette Valley Chardonnay 2024
Willamette Valley
September 01, 2026 - Willamette Valley Chardonnay is a skillful blend of the Iron Filbert Vineyard in Dundee Hills and the Quartz Acorn Vineyard in Yamhill-Carlton, planted with Clones 76 and 95. It offers a fresh and lively bouquet with notes of green apple, pear, and citrus, accompanied by delicate floral notes, with an elegant and mineral-driven mouthfeel.
Jeb Dunnuck - August 17, 2026 "A bright yellow hue, the 2024 Chardonnay Willamette Valley is dry-farmed and comes from the only blend of the two estate vineyards, originally founded with Jared Etzel. Aromas of lemon…
Wine Spectator - May 01, 2026 "Fragrant and refined, with well-focused flavors of apricot, lemon and apple that finish on a zesty, spicy accent."
