The Wines!

(California) Rhiannon Red 2012

Reg. $17.99 Now $11.99 Save 33%

For those of you who are Zin fans and have enjoyed the Marietta Lot wine in the past, this is a wine you do not want to miss! This delicious blend of Syrah, Zinfandel, and Barbera is complex, yet approachable in style. Aromas of vibrant cherry, ripe raspberry, and spicy vanilla. Juicy, lush fruit flavors of cherry and raspberry with French vanilla. Soft tannins and silky lingering finish. Drink now to 2017.

The Chardonnays

Waterbrook Columbia Valley Chardonnay 2012

Bottle $14.99  10% off mix 6 $13.49     15% off mix 12 $12.74

Wine Spectator 90 Points"Vibrant and expressive, balancing complex pear, quince and clotted cream flavors on a pinpoint of bright acidity, with a harmonious finish." Drink now to 2016.

Matchbook Dunnigan Hills Chardonnay 2012

Bottle $16.99  10% off mix 6 $15.29     15% off mix 12 $14.44

92 Points   Tasting Panel "Lemon and apricot notes are drawn out - slowly, succulently - while vanilla spreads across the mouth in a syrupy sprawl. Big notes of apple, melon and the iconic creme brulee complete the rounds for this viscous alluring white. " Drink now to 2016.

Lincourt Sta Rita Hills Steel Chardonnay 2011

Bottle $17.99  10% off mix 6 $16.19     15% off mix 12 $15.29

92 Points Wine & Spirits "This is cool, intense, acid-driven chardonnay. Unimpeded by oak or malolactic fermentation, the fruit has the tangy cut of a pineapple on the edge of ripeness, while still holding plenty of concentration thanks to the notably long hangtime of 2011. The saline minerality of Lincourt's two wind-battered Santa Rita Hills vineyards is on full display, and it's also a steal - an honest, terroir-driven wine for under $20. Buy a case and drink it over the next several years with seafood."

Rodney Strong Sonoma Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2012

Bottle $18.99  10% off mix 6 $17.09     15% off mix 12 $16.14

91 Points Wine & Spirits "This shows a lot of oak at first in its scents of toast and coffee, but there's a pleasant glow to the fruit underneath. It feels at once burnished and bright, with creamy richness turning toward lifted aromas of chamomile flowers as it absorbs air. It's a polished chardonnay for crab." Drink now to 2018.

Matanzas Creek Sonoma County Chardonnay 2012

Bottle $27.99  10% off mix 6 $25.19     15% off mix 12 $23.79

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 90 Points"Another winner and a very good value are the 11,500 cases of the 2012 Chardonnay Sonoma. Made primarily from Alexander Valley barrel-fermented fruit, it possesses crisp acidity, lots of buttery citrus and white peach notes along with little evidence of oak, medium to full body, and a rich, layered mouthfeel." Drink now to 2018.

Patz & Hall Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2012

Bottle $44.99  10% off mix 6 $40.49     15% off mix 12 $38.24

93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate  The 2012 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast is a big-time winner. There are nearly 9,000 cases of this wine, which was bottled at the end of July. Beautiful notes of ripe pineapple, orange marmalade, honeysuckle and white currants jump from the glass of this wine, which was made from a combination of clones such as the old Wente as well as the newer Burgundy Dijon clones. This wine has full body, great acidity, and is a fresh, gorgeous Chardonnay to drink over the next 3-4 years. Patz and Hall has a long and enviable track record, making Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from some of the very finest single vineyards in Northern California. They rarely miss a beat, and the wines are 'sure bets' regardless of vintage conditions. The current group of 2011s and early-released 2012s once again prove the consistency of these wines, which cut a very attractive synthesis in style between the more austere Burgundian model and the riper, more fruit-laden California style. As one can see, these are consistently well-made wines from Patz and Hall that merit significant attention from all serious wine consumers. The Pinot Noirs from Patz and Hall tend to be cold-soaked prior to fermentation for 3-4 days, and depending on the vintage, the grapes are usually uncrushed whole clusters with normally around 10-20% stems utilized. 

Talbott Estate Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Chardonnay 2012

Bottle $47.99  10% off mix 6 $43.19     15% off mix 12 $40.79

92 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar  Pale gold. Poached pear, Meyer lemon, buttered toast and white flowers on the deeply perfumed nose. Smooth, open-knit orchard fruit and orange flavors stain the palate, picking up a smoky nuance with aeration. Shows excellent clarity and punch on the mineral-tinged finish, which leaves suave floral and citrus fruit notes behind. 

Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Chardonnay 2011

Bottle $54.99  10% off mix 6 $49.49     15% off mix 12 $46.74

93 Points Vinous / Antonio Galloni The 2011 Chardonnay appears to have more richness and body than the 2010, which is counterintuitive considering the cool year, but in 2011 Bo Barrett and his team had to wait until the end of October for this fruit to fully ripen, which, needless to say, is highly unusual. The characteristic Montelena Chardonnay aromas and flavors come through, but in a slightly richer style than normal. Hints of lemon oil, crushed rocks and flowers meld together beautifully on the resonant finish. Barrett adds that the 2011 was the first wine made in the new cellar, which is set up to handle small-lot fermentations. Whatever the reasons, the 2011 is striking in every way. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025."

Nickel & Nickel Napa/Carneros Truchard Vineyard 2012

Bottle $59.99  10% off mix 6 $53.99     15% off mix 12 $50.99

91 points Wine Enthusiast  Sommeliers will love this Chardonnay for its Chablis-like elegance. The lemon and passion fruit flavors stand alongside stony minerality and a leesy, sourdough bread tartness, while the brisk acidity makes the mouth water. Elegant rather than opulent, this gathers momentum as it warms in the glass.