This Napa Valley Riesling from the Oak Knoll District defies expectations with its bone-dry profile and vibrant acidity. Trefethen’s 2021 vintage offers layered aromas of white peach and jasmine; grounded by wet stone minerality. It is a focused; food-friendly white that highlights the serious potential of this often-overlooked varietal in
This limited-production white wine breaks from local tradition as a pure Vermentino aged in sandstone amphorae. Grown on the sea-swept cliffs of Cap Canaille, it offers a distinctively saline and textured experience. It combines organic farming with precise winemaking to highlight the mineral intensity of the Mediterranean coast.
The 2022 Carter Estate Les Nobles is a white wine from Temecula with a refreshing palate, complex aromatics, and all of the grapes in the bottle are sourced from estate vineyards that are sustainably farmed.
This Assyrtiko represents a significant moment of transition for a legendary Santorini producer. Named “Skitali,” meaning “baton,” it symbolizes the transfer of stewardship from founder Haridimos Hatzidakis to the next generation. Grown on volcanic soils, this wine offers intense minerality, saline complexity, and the structural depth to age gracefully for
Happy Canyon fruit gives this 2023 Viognier from Jack McGinley Vineyard a tropical leaning profile with mango, mandarin and stone fruit over gentle oak. It is generous in weight, lifted by bright acidity, and shows enough structure to drink well now and comfortably through 2030 for attentive white wine drinkers.
The 2023 Dry Gewürztraminer from Gundlach Bundschu is a fragrant, globally distinctive Sonoma white—ripe with floral and tropical notes, elegantly dry, and the estate’s first Regenerative Organic Certified™ wine, symbolizing a legacy steeped in innovation and stewardship.
Sunlit lemon over cool river stone: I Sistri 2022 moves with pear and melon breadth, then snaps to a clean, mineral line. Lees bring satin, oak stays a whisper, and the finish hums long and precise.
Antinori’s flagship white from Castello della Sala in Umbria continues its reputation as one of Italy’s most elegant Chardonnay-based blends. The 2022 Cervaro della Sala balances ripe citrus and mineral tension with layers of oak-driven complexity, though the barrel influence runs slightly heavy-handed.
Bursting with ripe peaches, juicy pears, and hints of sweet honeysuckle, the 2016 Pinot Gris Grand Cru “Florimont” from Alsace strikes a perfect balance between richness and elegance. Samuel Tottoli’s craftsmanship shines in this vibrant yet sophisticated white, promising enjoyment now through the next decade.
Paso Robles is primarily celebrated for its robust red wines, but the 2021 My Favorite Neighbor Chardonnay demonstrates that this dynamic region can produce exceptional whites as well. Crafted by winemaker Eric Jensen, this Chardonnay combines the lush qualities of California fruit with the finesse of Burgundian technique, resulting in
The 2020 Zulal Voskehat is an intriguing reflection of Armenia’s burgeoning modern wine scene. Made from the native Voskehat grape, it shines as a testament to the potential of this ancient wine-producing region.
The 2021 Kazumi Sauvignon Blanc is a very good expression of Napa Valley’s ability to produce fresh, vibrant white wines. With a 100% Sauvignon Blanc varietal, this wine showcases the purity and finesse of the grape, skillfully crafted by winemaker Kale Anderson.