95 Flowers 2022 Chardonnay (Sonoma Coast). This native-yeast-fermented Chardonnay is a swirl of golden sunshine in the glass, with aromas of tangy tangerine, orange blossom and sweet cinnamon on the nose. Bright and balanced, the palate has lovely precision and freshness. Enjoy now–2040. Cellar Selection. —T.R.C.
abv: 13.5% Price: $55
95 Sanford 2021 Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills). Earthy aromas of wool and melon rind are cut by lemon peel on the nose of this bottling from the region’s most historic property. The palate is immensely chalky in texture and fresh in flavor, as tantalizingly generous citrus flavors play against the grippy structure. —M.K.
abv: 13% Price: $62
95 Thomas Fogarty 2021 Albutom Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains). Very delicate yet utterly enticing on the nose, this wine offers ethereal aromas of lemon cake, honey and apple flesh that are expertly harmonized. The palate is complex, detailed and grippy in texture, showing crushed stone, apple blossom and lemonade flavors. Drink now–2041. Cellar Selection. —M.K.
abv: 12% Price: $95
95 Three Sticks 2022 One Sky Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma Mountain). The nose of this decadent Chardonnay displays aromas of candied banana, vanilla and cream. On the palate, flavors of baked apple and toasted pie spices partner with a generous streak of tangerine acidity through the long finish. The full-throttle style will pair marvelously with crab cakes. Cellar Selection. —T.R.C.
abv: 13.9% Price: $80
This blend of grapes from Oliver’s and Spanish Springs vineyards balances fruit with earth quite well, starting with aromas of peach, sea salt and damp cement on the nose. The palate lands with a stony kick at first, then opens into lemon blossom and brisk lemon sorbet flavors, with
