2022 | JS 96 Aromas of pineapple, lemon meringue, pear, brioche, apricot, dried flowers, ginger, flint, and sweet oak. Medium-bodied with a soft entry layered with fruit, acid, oak, and a round, full mouthfeel. The finish is long and clean.   About Winery Ridge Vineyards is a famed Californian wine producer founded in 1962, and based in the Santa Cruz Mountains, but with vineyards in several parts of the state. Its flagship wine, Monte Bello, is a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated Bordeaux blend known for delivering the complexity and elegance of Bordeaux wines, as well as typical California fruit intensity. It is also well known for its range of Zinfandel wines and Zinfandel-based blends, led by the Geyserville cuvée. Wines made from Petite Sirah, Carignan and a Grenache – Mataro blend have also been longstanding features in the range, and Ridge has made a small amount of Chardonnay each vintage for many decades. In recent years the portfolio has expanded considerably. Newer additions include a Lytton Estate Rosé, a limited-release Mendocino Falanghina, and a trio of Rhône-variety white wines from Adelaida Vineyard in Paso Robles. The renowned trio of vineyards, Monte Bello, Geyservillle and Lytton Springs account for the majority of Ridge's production, with the remainder coming from the estate's East Bench site and a number of key contract growers. Montebello is situated at around 800m (2600ft) above sea level in the Santa Cruz Mountains, a few miles south of San Jose. The history of the Monte Bello vineyard and winery dates back to the 1880s.  All of the Bordeaux varieties are grown on the Monte Bello vineyard. Those plots that have been shown to provide the most ageworthy, complex wines go into the flagship wine, which bears the vineyard's name. The remaining parcels, which tend to produce relatively approachable, youthful wines, are earmarked for the Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Blind tastings confirm the selection and the wines are blended over two sessions in the following February and May. Klein Cabernet Sauvignon is a barrel selection from a part of the estate planted by the Alsatian Pierre Klein in the late 1880s. The Estate Chardonnay also comes from the Monte Bello Estate vineyards. Geyserville is an estate (and township) located in the Alexander Valley AVA, Sonoma County. It lies more than 100 miles by car to the north of Monte Bello. The property is owned by the Trentadue family who, since 1966, have sold grapes to Ridge for the single-site, Zinfandel-based wine of the same name. It is home to the oldest vines farmed by Ridge, with some in the "Old Patch" more than 130 years of age. Lytton Springs is also known for powerful Zinfandel. It is located in Dry Creek Valley AVA, neighboring Alexander Valley to the west. Ridge first purchased grapes from 1972, then bought the estate outright in 1991. Winemaking across the portfolio combines old-school techniques with sophisticated laboratory analysis to give early warnings of any problems. Ridge only uses native yeasts, and avoids filtration in favor of settling and racking with occasional egg-white fining. Paul Draper, who joined Ridge in 1969, is one of the world's most celebrated winemakers. His awards include Decanter Man of the Year (2000), COPIA Award for winemaking (2004) and the James Beard Award (2007). In 2015, a Decanter Magazine poll of his peers voted him in the top five most admired winemakers in the world.

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2020 | Vivino 4.3 WE found it perfumed, oak‑driven, with pineapple & honey notes. 2022 | WE 92 WE praised bold butter, oak, vanilla; dessert‑like richness. 2023 | JS 91 JS described lush pear & peach pie flavors About Winery Founded in 1980, by Koerner and Joan Rombauer, Rombauer Vineyards has been producing acclaimed wines from Napa Valley and the Sierra Foothills ever since. Still family owned and operated, our winery is known for its high-quality wines, exceptional vineyard sites, and family-style hospitality. In 1972, when Koerner and Joan Rombauer moved their two children, two horses and five dogs to Napa Valley, they were already well acquainted with the natural relationship between food and wine. Koerner’s great aunt Irma Rombauer wrote the internationally renowned cookbook, The Joy of Cooking, and his German ancestors had deep roots in the winegrowing region of Rheingau. Koerner and Joan established Rombauer Vineyards in 1980, and in 1984 they released their first California-style Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Four decades later–and still family owned–the winery has become widely acclaimed for its distinctive, fruit-driven expressions. Our first vintage was our 1980 Cabernet followed by our 1982 Chardonnay. We still make and cherish those wines as well as many others. 

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2023 | WS 92 Aromas of sweet, spicy vanilla from the oak barrels enhance the wine’s fresh earthiness. On the palate, smooth, fine tannins elevate the warm spices and vibrant red berry flavors. With balanced medium acidity and a juicy core, it finishes with medium length, capturing the finesse and complexity of the Russian River Valley. About Winery Born from a vision to unite elegance with celebration, Shunyi crafts wines that echo both artistry and play. The Pinot Noir whispers of coastal breezes and silken textures, while the Chardonnay shines with highland brightness and mineral grace. More than bottles, Shunyi is an experience—paired with Le Nez du Vin aromas, playful game boards, and the refined touch of a Zalto glass. It is wine that transforms every gathering into a ritual of joy, every match into a toast to passion, and every sip into a story worth remembering.

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2023 | JS 91 With beautiful pale straw color and a slight green hue, this Chardonnay greetsyou with vibrant aromas of lime zest, Meyer lemon, green apple and bright whitepear, accented by a delicate mineral touch, white flowers and toasted almonds.Known for being a fruit forward wine, it offers crisp, bright acidity on the palatewith dominant lemon and mineral flavor. The citrus acidity rounds out to a long,velvety texture, with lingering and balanced notes of pineapple and Bosc pear. About Winery Sonoma-Cutrer was founded in 1981 in the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County, California. Initially, the winery focused exclusively on producing high-quality Chardonnay, embracing Burgundian winemaking traditions. Over time, they expanded their portfolio to include Pinot Noir, releasing their first vintage in 2002. Sonoma-Cutrer is known for its six unique vineyards, each offering distinct terroir characteristics. The winery has also been a leader in sustainability efforts, earning the "Certified Sustainable" stamp on its labels.

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Bundle include : 1x 2020 Kongsgaard Chardonnay  1x 2021 Kongsgaard Chardonnay  1x 2022 Kongsgaard Chardonnay    2020 Kongsgaard Chardonnay | 94 V The 2020 Chardonnay (Napa Valley) is exquisite. That's all there is to it. Creamy and rich, yet not at all heavy, the Napa Valley Chardonnay is perhaps a bit understated, but also avoids the edginess of so many other wines in this vintage. Orchard fruit, mint, lemon confit and tangerine oil open first. Pretty floral and tropical accents grace the finish in this classy, polished Chardonnay from John and Alex Kongsgaard. (AG) 2021 Kongsgaard Chardonnay | 97 V The 2021 Chardonnay (Napa Valley) is stellar. Wonderfully refined and airy, the 2021 impresses with its total harmony. It is especially elegant. Whether that is due to the vintage, a tendency to pick on the earlier side these days, or the combination of sites, the 2021 is magnificent, if a bit less showy than it used to be. (AG) 2022 Kongsgaard Chardonnay | 93 V The 2022 Chardonnay (Napa Valley) is typically a blend of Hyde, Hudson, Arcadia and a few others. In 2022, Hudson was not in the blend. Dried lemon peel, tangerine oil, hazelnut and chamomile unfurl in the glass. The drought conditions of the year produced a wine of considerable intensity. Its weight and viscous intensity make it a sort of mini-Judge. The 2022 is very dense and phenolic. (AG)   Kongsgaard Winery Kongsgaard Winery is a boutique, family-owned winery located in the heart of Napa Valley, California. Known for producing small amounts of highly acclaimed, world-class wines, the winery has gained a reputation for its exceptional Chardonnays and Cabernet Sauvignon, which reflect the rich terroir of Napa Valley.

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We have compiled a selection of wine mix best pick for any occasion special for you. Our wine Bundle are meticulously crafted with flavour, quality, and premium selection. Bundle Include : 1x 2020 Heitz Cellar Chardonnay Quartz Creek 1x 2021 Alpha Omega Chardonnay Napa Valley1x 2021 Beaux Freres Chardonnay Willamette Valley

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We have compiled a selection of wine mix best pick for any occasion special for you. Our wine Bundle are meticulously crafted with flavour, quality, and premium selection. Bundle Include : 1x 2022 Williams Selyem Drake Chardonnay1x 2023 Hanzell Farm Chardonnay, The Zellerbach Selection1x 2022 Sojourn Chardonnay Sonoma Coast

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We have compiled a selection of wine mix best pick for any occasion special for you. Our wine Bundle are meticulously crafted with flavour, quality, and premium selection. Bundle Include : 1x 2022 Kongsgaard Chardonnay1x 2021 Alpha Omega Chardonnay Napa Valley1x 2022 Kistler Chardonnay Les Noisetiers Sonoma Coast

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Founded in 1996 in Chassagne-Montrachet by Alsace-native Vincent Dancer, this small Burgundy domaine is renowned for organic, low-intervention, and precise white wines, with his Premier Cru La Romanée being a standout, consistent offering. The winery focuses on pure, mineral-driven expressions, becoming the first in Chassagne-Montrachet to attain organic certification in 2012. 

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Founded in 1980 by 19-year-old Vincent Girardin, the son of a long-standing Santenay winemaking family, the winery quickly established itself in Meursault with high-quality Côte de Beaune wines. Known for adopting biodynamic practices and working with winemaker Eric Germain in the 2000s, it focused on pure, elegant, and low-intervention wines before being sold in 2012. 

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Winemaker Notes Tasting a bit riper than the 2021 due to the heat during the 2022 harvest, but still an elegant, well-balanced wine. This wine is golden in color, aromatic in lemon-butter, vanilla bean and golden apples, with vivid acidity. Medium-bodied. About Winery Winemaker Stephané grew up in Meloisey, Burgundy in the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune. He learned from a 70-year-old winegrower in Pommard. He obtained advanced degrees in viticulture and enology from Université de Bourgogne in Dijon, and subsequently worked in Switzerland, Sonoma and New Zealand. He was attracted to American vineyards where winemakers were not bound by tradition or AOC restrictions. The winery was designed and developed to accommodate every aspect of de Villaine's winemaking philosophy of minimal intervention. Aubert de Villaine, former Co-Director of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, married Larry Hyde’s cousin, Pamela, bringing the two families together. To Stéphane, the best winemaker is one that largely keeps his hands to himself, allowing the alchemy of nature to do what it does best. He thinks of himself as a lazy winemaker, in the best sense that the wine is made in the vineyard and the winemakers best skill is staying out of the way of the fruit’s expression in the cellar. Today, Vivier is one of the United States’ most noted practitioners of the art of Pinot Noir.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Domaine Vrignaud, based in Fontenay-prés-Chablis, is a 5-generation family estate now led by Guillaume Vrignaud. In 1999, Guillaume broke from the local co-op to build a private cellar, growing the estate from 12 to 28+ hectares of organic vineyards. Their renowned Fourchaume Vieilles Vignes utilizes vines planted in 1955. 

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2022 | W 94 Bright, sunshine energy here. Lifted citrus and white flower aromas dominate the nose. The palate vibrates with lemon, tangerine, nectarine and orange blossom flavors that linger and mingle across the finish, with a whisper of barrel spice emerging at the end.  2023 | VIVINO 4.4 Spiced notes of Meyer lemon peel along with scents of yellow apple and pear typify this wine. Hints of shiso and tarragon show the cool climate of the Drake Vineyard. Located in the far west region of the Russian River Valley, the ripening of this Chardonnay is slow and methodical, allowing for complexity to be achieved. The entry is weighty, and the wine has incredible saltiness, with a saline character that transitions to minerals on the finish. Green pear flavors accompany hints of tangerine along with a spicy Meyer lemon peel sensation. About Winery Like most good stories, the history of Williams Selyem owes much to serendipity. If a grower with an abundance of fruit hadn’t given Burt Williams a few tonnes of free grapes in the 1970s, Burt might never have discovered his love and flair for winemaking. And if Burt and his partner Ed Selyem had been able to afford the French Burgundies they both favoured, they might never have tried making their own pinot noir. The two friends didn’t set out to produce wines for anyone but themselves. And they surely never imagined that their humble experiment in home winemaking would spawn a cult-status winery of international acclaim. Together, Burt and Ed set a new standard for American-made pinot noir, and elevated Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley to among the best wine growing regions in the world. Now considered Russian River Valley royalty, Williams Selyem are responsible for some of the most sought-after handcrafted expressions of pinot noir across both the New World and Old.

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2023 | WE 94 This clean and unoaked Chardonnay brings some tropical energy on the nose, with aromas of tart pineapple, mixed citrus and nectarine swirling. The palate is acid-driven and laser focused, with flavors of zippy lemon, fresh green herb mélange and lemon blossoms echoing across the finish About Winery Like most good stories, the history of Williams Selyem owes much to serendipity. If a grower with an abundance of fruit hadn’t given Burt Williams a few tonnes of free grapes in the 1970s, Burt might never have discovered his love and flair for winemaking. And if Burt and his partner Ed Selyem had been able to afford the French Burgundies they both favoured, they might never have tried making their own pinot noir. The two friends didn’t set out to produce wines for anyone but themselves. And they surely never imagined that their humble experiment in home winemaking would spawn a cult-status winery of international acclaim. Together, Burt and Ed set a new standard for American-made pinot noir, and elevated Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley to among the best wine growing regions in the world. Now considered Russian River Valley royalty, Williams Selyem are responsible for some of the most sought-after handcrafted expressions of pinot noir across both the New World and Old.

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