This expressive, food-friendly Californian Chardonnay overdelivers for its price point.
Backhouse Chardonnay is the best Californian Chardonnay we've tasted under £15 - and we're five-time winners of USA Specialist of the Year at the Decanter Wine Awards - so we should know!
In collaboration with Graham Tatomer London Cru have released a cool climate Californian Chardonnay in Santa Barbara. The vineyard site in Sierra Madre was hand selected by Graham and Alex and the wine made and bottled by Graham. The wine arrived in the UK and was brought straight to the London Cru winery for the much anticipated launch party.
Tatomer's Steinhügel is a brand new cuvée from this Californian master of Riesling, with grapes sourced from a secret, biodynamically-farmed vineyard in Santa Lucia Highlands.
Central Coast Chardonnay replaces Sandhi's Santa Barbara County label, sourcing additional fruit from vineyards outside of the AVA. This extra flexibility has given Sashi the vineyard variation to create a very complex wine that punches well above the broad label term 'Central Coast'. Vibrant acidity works in harmony with nutty aromas and dried flowers.
Long Meadow's Farmstead Chardonnay is sourced from a vineyard in the Los Carneros region of Napa. This is a cool climate expression, full of fruit character while retaining a fresh natural acidity.
Meeresboden, meaning ‘Ocean Soil’ is a balanced wine made from old vines. A bright and racy wine that will age in to a silkier honeyed one.
An exceptional Sauvignon Blanc from the prestigious Rutherford Estate in Napa Valley. Crafted exclusively from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes, this wine showcases the vibrant energy and distinct character of the region.
Central Coast Chardonnay replaces Sandhi's Santa Barbara County label, sourcing additional fruit from vineyards outside of the AVA. This extra flexibility has given Sashi the vineyard variation to create a very complex wine that punches well above the broad label term 'Central Coast'. Vibrant acidity works in harmony with nutty aromas and dried flowers.
Meeresboden, meaning ‘Ocean Soil’ is a balanced wine made from old vines. A bright and racy wine that will age in to a silkier honeyed one.
Bergström Old Stones Chardonnay is one of our bestselling wines. Offering the generosity of the New World with the elegance of the Old, it puts many an overpriced Burgundy to shame and is stunningly complex for the price.
Graham Tatomer is a rising star winemaker in Santa Barbara County, specialising in the unexpected: Riesling! These are wines for serious Riesling lovers, and this is certainly a winemaker to watch.
This light and easy-to-drink Viognier is a classic example of the excellent wines produced by Seth Kunin's team in Santa Barbara. An excellent value Viognier!
A 75cl bottle of Sparkling Albarino Extra Brut 2021 by Carboniste. A white wine from Sonoma in the California region of U.S.A.. Made from Alvarinho/Albariño.
The second wine from the legendary Mount Eden Vineyards; a stunning, great-value Chardonnay.
This vibrant, balanced, superior Chardonnay is a great example of quality wine from the Santa Rita Hills AVA. Blended from various vineyards where a cool breeze from the nearby ocean helps to develop complexity and flavour.
A 75cl bottle of Happy Canyon McGinley Sauvignon Blanc 2019 by Kunin Wines. A white wine from Happy Canyon in the California region of U.S.A.. Made from Sauvignon Blanc.
"Opening with scents of petrol and cut grass, the 2017 Riesling is something of an oddity for Napa, where Riesling has largely been replaced by other varieties. Notes of paraffin, green apple and lime also appear on the nose, while the almost-dry, medium-bodied palate is cool, refreshing and stony, with a long, tangy finish and hints of beeswax and honey. It's already drinkable, but like many Rieslings, it should have a decently long drinking window." Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, 92 pts
An exceptional multi-block blend from sustainably managed Anderson Valley vineyards. With captivating aromas, a velvety texture, and a satisfying finish, it's a wine that speaks for itself.
A very limited-production Grüner Veltliner made from a selection of the best fruit from Tatomer's steeply-sloped John Sebastiano vineyard.
"The 2020 Riesling Kick-on Ranch is riveting. Structured and deep, with tremendous poise, the 2020 impresses with its vertical structure and overall intensity. Orchard fruit, citrus peel and dried flowers build into a crescendo of aromas and flavors. Unforgettable." Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, 95 pts
A refreshing Chardonnay with a unique character and bright acidity. This blend of two ridge-top West Sonoma Coast sites offers exceptional quality and complexity. With aromatics of Meyer lemon, white citrus flowers and green almond, this wine offers wild flavours of Kefir lime, Mandarin orange pith, and lemon glaze, combined with a Champagne-like yeastiness and minerality.
Watson Ranch Vineyard is perched on a steep hillside overlooking the San Pablo Bay at the southernmost end of the Napa Valley. The cool windy conditions and calcareous soil produce wines with ample natural acidity and salinity. Watson Ranch Chardonnay by Arnot-Roberts is a beautifully fresh white which has more in common with Chablis than the overblown Chardonnays traditionally associated with California.
A 75cl bottle of Santa Ynez Valley Stolpman Viognier 2021 by Kunin Wines. A white wine from Santa Ynez Valley in the California region of U.S.A.. Made from Viognier.
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