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"An initial impression of rich, buttery cream quickly turns to aromas of honey and lightly toasted almonds, followed by tropical aromas of pineapple, citrusy lemon and crème brulee. The wine is refreshing on the palate, with a minerality that is both bright and clean, drawing you into a vibrant tartness and lemon zest that is absolutely, positively Bonterra Chardonnay, vintage after vintage."

"Sweet ginger spice on the nose. Ripe apple and spice flavors show good intensity and cut but are dulled by a faintly resiny character, no doubt from oak. Finishes with a touch of dryness. I wanted a bit more fruit." -Stephen Tanzer

"The 2011 Sauvignon Blanc gives pronounced notes of pink grapefruit, white peach, lime zest and just a whiff of fresh cut herbs. Medium-bodied, it offers plenty of citrus and herbal flavor in the mouth marked by crisp acid, and finishes long."

"Dark in tone, this vintage of Coulée de Serrant ripened to broad richness. Sweet scents of clover honey and ginger lend delicacy to its potent yellow fruit flavors. It hints at star fruit and quince, needing bottle age to detail its full range of complexities."