CALIFORNIA
CHARDONNAY
94 Bob Cabral Wines 2016 Anne Rose Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast). For full review see page 99.
abv: 14.6% Price: $100
94 Cambria 2017 Katherine’s Vineyard Signature Collection Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley). Elegant aromas of toasted brioche with almond cream and white-peach compote make for a stunning nose on this bottling by Winemaker Jill Russell in one of her first complete vintages for the brand. There is a great sizzle of lime zest acidity to the sip, which gives way to creamier flavors of nectarine and crushed macadamia nut. —M.K.
abv: 13.2% Price: $60
94 Flowers 2017 Camp Meeting Ridge Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast). This is a sleek, demure and elegantly structured white wine from a wild coastal site, fresh and alive in acidity and sea air. Apple, lemon and stone meld together seamlessly on a complex, layered palate of nuanced herb and spice. —V.B.
abv: 13.5% Price: $85
94 Gary Farrell 2017 Olivet Lane Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley). For full review see page 99.
abv: 13.8% Price: $45
94 Gary Farrell 2017 Rochioli Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley). For full review see page 99.
abv: 13.5% Price: $65
Tart lemon-peel, apple-flesh, white-flower and warm toast aromas show on the nose of this single-vineyard bottling from a small
