Cuvaison, 2021 Pinot Noir, Los Carneros, Napa Valley, 14.3%, $42, 4.5 stars: A gorgeous pinot noir from start to finish. Jordan, 2021 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, 13.7%, $42, 4 stars: A lovely chardonnay with layered notes of pear, lemon and mineral. Moret Brealynn, 2021 Stray Dogs Pinot Noir, Central Coast, 14.5%, $50, 4 stars: A supple pinot noir with notes of cherry, plum and chocolate. Palmeri, 2021 Daisy’s Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, Durell Vineyard, 14.5%, $50, 4.5 stars: A chardonnay lover’s chardonnay. Cattleya, 2021 Cuvee Number Five Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, 14.1%, $55, 4.5 stars: Gorgeous stone fruit meets citrus in this lovely chardonnay.

Source: Forbes September 16, 2023 00:49 UTC