White Wine

Expert Review

93 Points Wine Advocate | The 2020 Meursault Village has turned out beautifully in bottle, unwinding in the glass with scents of crisp Anjou pear, lemon zest, freshly baked bread, blanched almonds, pastry cream and apple blossom. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered, its textural attack segues into a fleshy, precise mid-palate that's animated by racy acids, concluding with a long, mouthwatering finish. It's another terrific rendition of this benchmark cuvée.

Expert Review - Vintage 2021 

Burhound 92-94 Points | An elegant, pure and ultra-fresh nose offers up notes of lilac, rose petal, white peach, tea and citrus zest. There is a markedly more refined mouthfeel to the utterly delicious and highly seductive medium weight flavors that are more precise, all wrapped in a citrusy, impressively persistent and youthfully austere finale. This is very classy and I particularly like the underlying tension and balance that should also permit this beauty to age effortlessly over the next 12 to 15 years. In a word, excellent.

Expert Review - Vintage 2021 

Burghound | A much more floral-inflected nose freely offers up its aromas of cool and ripe pear, apple and zest. There is good richness if not quite the same density to the more finely textured middleweight flavors that conclude in a crunchy bitter lemon-tinged finale. Lovely and understated.

95 Points Wine Spectator | This voluptuous, full-bodied, off-dry white shows a lot of power, offering round pear, mango and honeycomb flavors that take a salty turn on the palate, with brine, crushed flint and bitter almond skin, backed by a subtle hint of brioche on the finish. Opening up in the glass, this gorgeous wine offers loads of immediate charm, but should have a long life ahead in the cellar as well.

Taking its roots deep into the chalk soils of Vouvray, this off-dry wine resonates beautifully in the mouth. Its natural sugar and refreshing acidity blend harmoniously. Aerial and complex, this fruity wine is to be appreciated young, but can reveal itself graciously to the ones who wait. Winemaker Description. 

CK Mondavi Pinot Grigio — California (1.5L Magnum)

CK Mondavi is California’s go-to for approachable, everyday wines that deliver genuine varietal character at an unbeatable price. This 1.5L Magnum — equivalent to two standard bottles — is the perfect format for entertaining, al fresco dining, and any occasion that calls for a generous, crowd-pleasing pour. Light-bodied, crisp, and endlessly refreshing, it is the kind of white wine that earns a permanent spot in the fridge.

The wine opens with inviting aromas of wildflowers, ripe peaches, and pears. On the palate, fresh tropical flavors unfold with a touch of spice, a lively medium body, and a crisp, clean finish. Bright acidity keeps it refreshing from the first sip to the last.

"Aromas of wildflowers, peaches and pears. Fresh, tropical flavors with a touch of spice and a crisp, refreshing finish." — Winemaker Notes

• Producer: CK Mondavi, California
• Appellation: California
• Varietal: Pinot Grigio
• Style: Light-bodied, crisp, fruit-forward California Pinot Grigio
• Format: 1.5L Magnum (equivalent to 2 standard bottles)
• Tasting Notes: Wildflowers, peaches, pears, tropical fruit, touch of spice, crisp finish
• Cellar Potential: Drink now
• Best Paired With: Grilled fish, shrimp, light pasta, fresh salads, soft cheeses, summer appetizers

An everyday California Pinot Grigio in a crowd-pleasing Magnum format — CK Mondavi delivers reliable, fruit-forward character at an exceptional value.

Winemaker Description 

The Ramonet estate is one of the legendary estates of the Côte de Beaune. The grandfather, Pierre Ramonet, a talented winemaker, already sold his wines across the Atlantic before World War II and in French starred restaurants. Noël and Jean-Claude Ramonet continued his work, while putting the terroirs in the right direction thanks to better control of yields.

The two brothers come and separated, by mutual agreement. Noël just wants to work his vines and deliver his grapes to his brother Jean-Claude who will be in charge of winemaking and marketing. For wine lovers from this world famous estate, there will be no change. Just two labels, that of the Ramonet estate and that of the Jean-Claude Ramonet wine merchant. Jean-Claude will also take care of part of the vineyards of the Girardin estate, bought by the Bordeaux resident Philippe Capdouze, founder of Ficofi (an ultra-select club for the sale of great wines). Its whites remain a benchmark in Burgundy.

Kolfok · Mittelburgenland, Austria · 2022

Stefan Wellanschitz of Kolfok wanted to make an orange wine that broke the mold — one with the structure and texture of skin contact, but none of the heavy tannins or oxidative roughness that can make the style feel difficult. His answer was intracellular fermentation: whole, uncrushed grapes rested in a closed vessel, where native yeasts slowly began working inside the berries themselves, drawing color and character from the skins with extraordinary gentleness before the fruit was pressed off into massive 1,100 and 1,500-liter used oak barrels to finish.

The result is Intra! — pale amber in the glass, bone dry, smooth, and mineral. The nose lifts with apple, grapefruit, melon, white flowers, and a subtle yeast breadth. The palate is simultaneously tropical and structured, with a fistful-of-blossoms quality that lingers long after the sip. A blend of Grüner Veltliner, Welschriesling, and Chardonnay from organically farmed Burgenland fruit. Vegan. No added sulfites.

“An innovative skin-contact wine that showcases the distinctive character of the grapes and the winery’s commitment to experimentation and creativity. Elegant, not just tannic and out-there.” — Kolfok Winery

• Producer: Kolfok
• Winemaker: Stefan Wellanschitz
• Vintage: 2022
• Appellation: Mittelburgenland, Burgenland, Austria
• Varietal: Grüner Veltliner, Welschriesling, Chardonnay
• Style: Orange Wine (Intracellular / Skin Contact)
• Farming: Organic | Vegan | No Added Sulfites
• Vinification: Intracellular fermentation in closed vessel; pressed to large used oak barrels
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Apple, grapefruit, melon, white flowers, yeast, mineral
• Food Pairings: Charcuterie, aged cheeses, roasted vegetables, grilled fish, Thai cuisine

Proof that orange wine can be both wild and elegant — this is Burgenland at its most inventive.

Expert Review

Vinous 93 Points | The 2021 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 1er Cru, of which half comprises fruit from the Chapelots climat, has a delightful oyster shell-infused bouquet that blossoms in the glass – citrus peel intermixed with orange zest. The palate is very well-balanced, with a little more weight and concentration than the Butteaux. It is taut and linear, with a lick of salinity on the finish. Excellent. 

Bright, zesty, and built for sharing — Frontera's Sauvignon Blanc in Magnum form is a crowd-pleaser that punches well above its price. The nose is instantly inviting: fresh lime, Granny Smith apple, and a hint of elderflower. On the palate it's tangy and vibrant, with grapefruit, damp herbs, and a clean saline finish that keeps things lively. At just 12% alcohol it's light enough to drink freely without losing any of the personality that earned it 92 points from the Toronto Star. The 1.5L Magnum makes it the obvious call for a table of friends, a backyard gathering, or anywhere you'd rather open one big bottle than two small ones.

• Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
• Region: Chile
• Format: 1.5L Magnum
• Alcohol: 12%
• Closure: Screw cap

Food Pairing

Tacos, goat cheese salad, grilled fish, steamed asparagus, or anything finished with a squeeze of lime. Serve well chilled.

Critical Acclaim

92 pts — Toronto Star: "Each fragrant sip starts with bright lime and freshly sliced Granny Smith on the nose before beaming in with a tangy attack of lime, elderflower, grapefruit and damp herbs before tapering to a final sifting of salt. This dry thriller… is an easy win."

Corbett Canyon Chardonnay · California · 1.5L magnum

Corbett Canyon Chardonnay is a medium-bodied white with classic apple and pear notes and a touch of toasty oak. Its 1.5-liter magnum holds twice the wine of a standard 750ml bottle, a convenient size when dinner stretches across a larger table.

Serve it lightly chilled alongside roast chicken, creamy pasta or a cheese board. The fruit-and-oak balance makes this a straightforward bottle to share without fuss.

Producer description

Corbett Canyon sources grapes grown from some of the top wine regions around the world which produces a greater concentration of flavors. We balance our delicious fruit with a touch of oak to give the wine a classic style that people can count on bottle after bottle.

Our Chardonnay is a medium-bodied wine with classic hints of apple, pears and toasty oak.

Corbett Canyon · Winemaker description

At a glance

• Producer: Corbett Canyon
• Grape: Chardonnay
• Region listed: California, United States
• Style: Medium-bodied white with apple, pear and toasty-oak notes
• Size: 1.5L magnum

Easygoing Chardonnay in a shareable magnum format.

Winemaker Description

Rich with tropical and pear fruit, displaying an outstanding, creamy core of elegance. Winemaker Phillip Titus combines the finesse of great Burgundy, with the ripe fruit of Sonoma county. Fantastic! 

Try with Halibut, Swordfish & Tuna.

Memo Summary Notes

The 2023 Sonoma Loeb "Dignitary" Chardonnay is a significant release in the kosher wine world. It marks a "new kosher run" for the esteemed Sonoma-Loeb winery, bringing their high-end Sonoma County.

 It is specifically crafted for those who want a premium, buttery California Chardonnay.

Yarden Katzrin Chardonnay — Golan Heights, Israel 2022

Golan Heights Winery is Israel’s most acclaimed producer, and their Yarden Katzrin Chardonnay is the flagship white of the lineup — a single-vineyard, full-bodied Chardonnay produced exclusively from the winery’s finest Chardonnay plots in the northern Golan Heights. Grown at high altitude on sustainably certified volcanic basalt soils, the 2022 is aged in French oak to build complexity and texture while preserving the site’s natural minerality and freshness. It is Kosher certified, with the depth and structure to rival serious Burgundian Chardonnay at its price point.

The nose is rich and aromatic: ripe lemon, poached pear, and tropical fruit, with toasted baguette, French oak, and a distinctive mineral undercurrent. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, elegant, and polished — generous fruit and creamy oak seamlessly integrated, with a long, refined finish. It is approachable now with food, and built to develop further with a few years of cellaring.

“Katzrin Chardonnay presents aromatic characteristics of ripe lemons, pears and tropical fruits, alongside hints of minerality, toasted baguette and French oak. A full-bodied Chardonnay, rich in flavors, elegant and pleasant to drink.” — Golan Heights Winery

• Producer: Golan Heights Winery (Yarden label), Katzrin, Golan Heights, Israel
• Vintage: 2022
• Appellation: Galilee — Golan Heights, Israel
• Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
• Aging: French oak
• Certification: Kosher | Sustainably Farmed
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Ripe lemon, poached pear, tropical fruit, toasted baguette, French oak, minerality
• Best Paired With: Halibut with lemon butter, smoked duck, wild mushroom risotto, roasted chicken, aged cheeses

Israel’s benchmark Kosher Chardonnay — Yarden Katzrin delivers single-vineyard Golan Heights character, French oak complexity, and genuine aging potential in every bottle.

A truly thoughtful and classy expression of Sauvignon Blanc. The nose exudes vibrancy, showing lifted notes of white passionfruit and lemon balm, supported by a savoury, leafy edge contributed by the inclusion of Sémillon. The palate is layered and textural, balanced by a slate-like mineral acidity. Fermented with native yeasts and aged on lees in oak barrels — a sophisticated, terroir-driven Sauvignon Blanc that transcends the category.

• Certified organic and biodynamically grown
• Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
• No dairy products or eggs used during production

Désire Petit Le Grapiot Chardonnay — Arbois Pupillin, Jura 2022

The Jura is one of France's most quietly thrilling wine regions — tucked between Burgundy and the Swiss border, farming ancient soils with a patience and philosophy that the natural wine world has come to revere. Désire Petit's Le Grapiot is a textbook expression of what this region can do with Chardonnay: sourced from 50-year-old vines in the prized Pupillin village, fermented and aged in new oak foudres without filtering, racking, or the addition of sulphites. Nature does the rest. The result is a wine of remarkable freshness, precision, and mineral depth — a no-sulphites Chardonnay that bears favorable comparison with Burgundies at twice the price.

The nose is fresh and precise: white peach, citrus zest, green apple, and meadow herbs, with a delicate underpinning of stony minerality and subtle toasted oak. On the palate, the wine is lively and focused — crisp acidity, a silky texture from the lees, and a long, clean finish where fruit, minerality, and oak sit in perfect harmony. It is everything a great Jura Chardonnay should be: honest, complex, and deeply satisfying.

"A deliciously mineral no-sulphites Chardonnay, lightly oaked and with bags of character and personality. Fruit from 50-year-old vines, fermented and aged in new oak foudres without filtering, racking, or sulphite addition. Wonderfully fresh, precise and tidy — fruit, minerality and subtle oak all sit in a satisfying harmony."

• Producer: Désire Petit, Pupillin, Jura, France
• Vintage: 2022
• Appellation: Arbois Pupillin AOC
• Region: Jura, Eastern France
• Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
• Vine Age: 50-year-old vines
• Vinification: Fermented & aged in new oak foudres; unfiltered, unracked, no sulphites added
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: White peach, citrus zest, green apple, meadow herbs, stony minerality, subtle toasted oak, silky finish
• Best Paired With: Fruits de mer, oysters, butter-poached fish, soft cheeses, aperitif

A no-sulphites Jura Chardonnay from 50-year-old vines — Le Grapiot is the benchmark for what natural, terroir-driven winemaking in Pupillin can deliver.

 Expert Reviews - Vintage 2022

James Suckling 97 Points | A superb and rich chardonnay with driven phenolics that frame the wine, giving it form and intensity. It’s full-bodied but not heavy. Dried apples, nuts, peach pie and hints of salted butter and honey. It’s flavorful and intense. Real Napa chardonnay. 70% Wente clone and the rest Calera. So drinkable now, but will age very well. 

Winemaker Description 

Delicate aromas of Bartlett pear and fresh-sliced pineapple are lifted by notes of jasmine and citrus zest, maturing into subtle warming tones of baking spices, brioche, and vanilla custard. On the palate, the flavors are intensely focused, yet the pleasant round body fills the mouth with a wide, elegant mid-palate. The salinity and minerality of this wine bring a refinement that is gently carried by bright, integrated acidity. 

Winemaker Description 

Johann Stadlmann is chairman of the regional wine committee and was named "Falstaff Winemaker of the Year" in 1994.

In the nose, the aromas of this special grape variety immediately attract attention: ripe pear (including skin!), peach and apple supplemented with cinnamon and matcha. Already at the first sip, the beautiful balance between the pleasant acidity and the rounder mouthfeel is striking, with the additional aroma of bitter orange. A surprising glass of wine that lingers for a long time, in aftertaste and memory! Wine-food: seared lobster with bisque-based gravy.

Winemaker Description 

Straka's Mash skin-fermented white is a blend of Straka's specialty, Welschriesling, with a bit of Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay. It spends 20 days on the skins followed by 10 months in large, neutral oak. The result is a wine that is both aromatic and tertiary, lending intriguing savory notes making it a perfect accompaniment to food.

Straka, which means Magpie, is a small family estate located in the Eisenberg district of Burgenland, Austria. It has been run by Tom Straka since 2008. Tom farms organically and practices minimal intervention in the cellar. Located on the last foothill of the Alps, in Rechnitz, his primary focus is Welschriesling, the main indigenous grape of the area. His best vineyard site is Pratner (he farms all but 4 rows of it) which is very densely planted old vines dating from 1932.

Since taking over the family winery, Tom has slowly expanded their vineyard holdings from 3-7 hectares and converted to organic farming. The estate was established by his family in the 18th century when they moved to the area from Bohemia. In the 1950s they were the first family in the area to start a Heuriger or Buschenschank (wine tavern) so that people could come and eat while sampling their wines. It proved a very successful model for them and today, their Buschenschank remains a staple of the area while most others have closed. It remains a great way for many people to try their wines.

Tom is huge advocate of Welschriesling which he says can pair with anything if grown properly. Welschriesling is an old indigenous grape perfectly suited to the geography of this rare geological area. Rechnitz sits 360 m above sea level on the slopes of the Geschriebenstein, the highest mountain in the Burgenland. The vineyards climb as high as 500m and are known for their unique geological soils -- a combination of crystalline schist and magmatic deposits that can only be found in 3 other places in the world. It is a very windy and dry area which cools off considerably at night. This results in very few pests, no need for herbicide or any other treatments and crisp clear mineral-driven wines. The parentage of Welschriesling is not known (it is not related to Rhine Riesling) and is thought to be a most closely related to Elbling, originating in Northern Italy and Croatia along the Danube and typically shows good acidity and fruit with notes of lemon, salt and green apple.

For one and a half decades Thomas Straka has been working with organic waste and cattle manure, but very little compost. "I apply some phosphor from time to time as fertilizer, and also a little chalk, because without it the vines would suffer malnutrition. But all in all I don't have to interfere much in the vineyards." Green cover like vetch between the rows contribute nitrogen to the soil. He lets them grow rather high. "Because we do little work with tractors and most by hand, our soils are nearly uncompressed and rich in humus. And as our soils are meagre and constantly wind-blown, we have almost no problems with fungal diseases." The biggest threat in Rechnitz is and always has been drought. "Today the only things I do in the cellar are a clarification with bentonite and addition of neutral yeasts if necessary."

Winemaker Notes

Our 2019 Research Bianco is a skin-fermented white wine blend in which the proportions and varieties change with each vintage. A good friend supplied the grapes from a "research" vineyard on the East End. All the grapes were grown together (a field blend), hand-picked, de-stemmed, crushed by foot and punched down by hand.

Expert Reviews — Vintage 2021

Wine Advocate 94 Points: Pretty aromas of honey, allspice and roasted almonds complement a core of peach and quince fruit. The medium-bodied palate is satiny and expansive with a dynamic interplay of textural breadth and energetic acidity, offering layered flavors on the finish.

Jeb Dunnuck 94 Points: Refined and elegant, with notes of pure white flowers, lemon curd, and white peach. Medium to full-bodied with a silky mouthfeel driven by citrus — tangerine, orange sherbet — with great texture and a long, decadent finish.

Wine Spectator 91 Points: Polished and sleekly layered, with honeydew, pear and spice flavors that build structure toward the handsome finish. Drink now through 2026. 220 cases made.

Winemaker Description

Brick House Chardonnay Cascadia Organic Biodynamic 2021 750ml

Brick House’s “Cascadia” is the winery’s reserve-level Chardonnay — a highly regarded, estate-grown wine from Oregon’s Ribbon Ridge AVA. Hand-crafted on a 40-acre farm that has been at the forefront of sustainable viticulture for decades, it is made with an Old World sensibility: organic and biodynamic farming, minimal intervention, and an unwavering focus on terroir expression. One of Oregon’s benchmark Chardonnays.

Pairing Suggestions

• Rich Seafood: Scallops in brown butter, roasted salmon, or halibut with lemon-cream sauce.
• Poultry: Roast chicken with herbes de Provence or pheasant.
• Earthy Dishes: Mushroom risotto, truffle pasta, or roasted root vegetables.

Winemaker Description 

Le Berceau de Fees" by Domaine Aux Moines is a lovely and juicy Chenin Blanc from young vineyards of famous Roche-aux-Moines grand cru. It opens on the nose to clean and straight aromas of fruit, flowers and aromatic herbs, surrounded by sharp saltiness. The sip is fresh and direct, animated by great acid shoulder and long mineral persistence. 

Manischewitz has been synonymous with Kosher wine in America for generations — a name woven into the fabric of the holiday table, the Passover Seder, and the Shabbat dinner. Elijah is their modern expression: a range that speaks to a new generation of Kosher wine drinkers without abandoning the heritage and accessibility that made the brand a household name.

This Chardonnay is sourced from Chile’s Curicó Valley, a region that has quietly established itself as a reliable source of fresh, fruit-forward whites. The climate here lends itself to clean, expressive Chardonnay — bright in fruit, approachable in style, and finished with the warmth of brown spice that makes it a natural partner for the rich, savory cooking of the Jewish table.

On the nose, aromas of apple, juicy peach, and ripe pear arrive with freshness and clarity. The palate follows with a rich, smooth mouthfeel — the fruit notes balanced by hints of nutmeg and clove — and finishes cleanly and with good length. Certified Kosher Mevushal, making it suitable for all settings and observances.

• Producer: Manischewitz (Elijah range)
• Varietal: Chardonnay
• Appellation: Curicó Valley, Chile
• Certification: Kosher Mevushal
• Vintage: 2021
• Format: 750ml

Food Pairings: Roasted chicken, grilled fish, creamy pasta, vegetable dishes, and the full range of holiday and Shabbat cooking.

Winemaker Description 

Delicate profile, floral with notes of citrus, a hint of pineapple and banana. Fresh taste, pleasantly acidic with a long finish. 

Straw yellow with greenish reflections. Delicate profile, floral with notes of citrus, a hint of pineapple and banana. Fresh taste, pleasantly acidic with a long finish.

This light, refreshing Bianco Toscana is a versatile and very drinkable wine to complement many dishes and to capture the heart.

Ideal as an aperitif or to accompany fish and vegetables.

Binyamina | Chardonnay Reserve | Galilee | Israel | 2023 | Kosher | Mevushal

Binyamina is one of Israel's most established and respected wineries, founded in 1952 in the town of the same name at the foot of Mount Carmel. The Reserve range represents the estate's commitment to producing varietally expressive, terroir-driven wines from Israel's finest growing regions. The 2023 Chardonnay Reserve is sourced from the Galilee — Israel's premier wine region, where the elevated terrain, cool nights and Mediterranean climate create ideal conditions for producing fresh, structured white wines with genuine complexity and aging potential.

The wine is vinified with careful attention to preserving the natural freshness and aromatic character of the Chardonnay grape, with judicious oak aging adding texture, depth and a subtle creamy richness without overwhelming the fruit. The result is a well-balanced, food-friendly Chardonnay that reflects both the warmth of the Israeli sun and the cooling influence of the Galilee's altitude.

The nose opens with aromas of ripe peach, golden apple, citrus and white flowers, with hints of vanilla, toasted oak and a touch of honey. The palate is medium-bodied and well structured, with flavors of stone fruit, lemon curd and subtle spice, balanced by fresh acidity and a smooth, lingering finish. Kosher and Mevushal, making it suitable for all kosher occasions.

Serve at 48–52°F. Pairs beautifully with roast chicken, veal escalope in lemon sauce, grilled fish, light pasta with cream sauce, fragrant hard cheeses such as Gruyère or Pecorino, and the classic dishes of the Shabbat and holiday table.

• Producer: Binyamina Wine Winery
• Cuvée: Reserve
• Appellation: Galilee, Israel
• Grape Variety: Chardonnay (100%)
• Vintage: 2023
• Kosher Certification: Kosher; Mevushal
• Style: Dry white wine, medium-bodied
• Bottle Size: 750ml

From the heart of Alsace, one of France's most celebrated wine regions, the Domaine Justin Boxler Sylvaner 2021 is a pristine, terroir-driven white that captures the quiet elegance and mineral precision that defines great Alsatian winemaking. Understated yet deeply satisfying, this is a bottle that rewards those who seek authenticity over spectacle.

The Boxler Estate

Domaine Justin Boxler is a benchmark producer in Alsace, farming some of the region's most expressive terroirs with a commitment to minimal intervention and varietal integrity. Their Sylvaner is a testament to what this often-overlooked grape can achieve in the right hands — fresh, focused, and genuinely compelling.

Tasting Profile

Pale yellow with a bright, clear appearance. The nose offers delicate anise, fresh citrus, and subtle herbal notes. On the palate it's powerful and mineral-driven with lively acidity, a clean texture, and a fresh, lingering finish. Classic Alsatian Sylvaner at its finest.

Vintage

2021

Grape

Sylvaner

Region

Alsace, France

Format

750ml

Why Sylvaner?

Sylvaner is one of Alsace's most food-friendly grapes — less aromatic than Riesling or Gewurztraminer, but prized for its refreshing acidity, mineral backbone, and remarkable versatility at the table. It's the kind of wine that makes every meal better.

Perfect Pairings

Serve well-chilled (46–50°F) with shellfish, whitefish, sauerkraut, choucroute garnie, fresh goat cheese, or light vegetable dishes. An effortless companion to Alsatian cuisine and beyond.

Barkan Classic Sauvignon Blanc | Kosher Mevushal | 2025 | 750ml

Bright, refreshing, and unmistakably Israeli — the Barkan Classic Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from the Tel-Tzapit Vineyard in the Judean Plains (Adulam), one of Israel's most promising white wine terroirs. Crafted from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes, this Mevushal-certified Kosher wine delivers a clean, vibrant expression of the variety.

Expect an invigorating acidity with lively notes of green apple, grapefruit, and fresh citrus zest — a wine that is as food-friendly as it is approachable. Whether paired with grilled fish, light salads, or enjoyed on its own, this is a bottle that earns its place at any table.

Winemaker

Ido Lewinsohn, Master of Wine — one of only ~409 MWs worldwide and the second in Israel. Trained in Milan and Tuscany, with experience in the Rhône Valley, Languedoc, and Tasmania, Ido brings a global perspective to Israeli terroir.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Fresh grapefruit, green apple, and citrus blossom
• Palate: Crisp acidity, light body, pleasant fruit-forward finish
• Finish: Clean and refreshing

Wine Details

• Grape: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• Region: Judean Hills, Adulam — Israel
• Vintage: 2025
• Size: 750ml
• Kosher: Mevushal | Kosher for Passover

Ornellaia Poggio alle Gazze dell'Ornellaia Toscana Bianco 2024 is an exceptional white wine from the prestigious Ornellaia estate in Bolgheri, Tuscany. Inspired by the refreshing Mediterranean breezes that shape the region's coastal vineyards, this sophisticated blend captures the elegance, aromatic complexity, and distinctive character of Ornellaia's terroir.

Crafted primarily from Sauvignon Blanc and Vermentino, with small additions of Sémillon and Viognier, the 2024 vintage combines expressive aromatics with remarkable freshness and beautifully balanced richness.

In the glass, the wine displays a lively golden-straw color. The expressive bouquet reveals enticing aromas of ripe mango, delicate wildflowers, and fresh almonds, complemented by subtle Mediterranean floral nuances.

On the palate, Poggio alle Gazze 2024 is medium- to full-bodied, with a silky, rounded texture and generous fruit concentration. Bright, refreshing acidity provides energy and precision, beautifully balancing the wine's richness. The long, elegant finish unfolds with delicate notes of acacia blossoms and rose petals.

The wine undergoes careful fermentation in a combination of French oak barriques, stainless steel, concrete vessels, and amphorae, followed by eight months of aging on fine lees. This thoughtful approach enhances texture and complexity while preserving the freshness and purity of the fruit.

A beautifully refined Tuscan white, Poggio alle Gazze dell'Ornellaia 2024 offers an exceptional expression of Mediterranean elegance and the winemaking excellence for which Ornellaia is renowned.

Professional Ratings

93 Points — Jeb Dunnuck: The 2024 Poggio alle Gazze dell'Ornellaia, a blend of 55% Sauvignon Blanc, 40% Vermentino, 3% Sémillon, and 2% Viognier, pours a bright silver/yellow hue with a subtle green tinge. The nose is fresh and expressive, offering notes of white flowers, guava, lime, peach, and fresh sage, with a restrained tropical character. Medium-bodied, it floats across the palate with elegance, showing vibrant acidity, saline lift, and a lively, energetic profile. A beautifully balanced white, it emphasizes freshness and precision. Drink 2026-2032.

91 Points — Decanter: Grassy and herbal with soft citrus aspects. Juicy and nicely fragrant, there's some baked lemon patisserie elements, caramel and baked pears. This has some weight to the texture with an enjoyable salty finish. 2% Viognier completes the blend.

90 Points — Vinous: The 2024 Poggio alle Gazze is airy, bright and gracious. Lemon peel, sage, chalk, mint and white pepper open first, followed by brisk, salivating acids that are quite prominent. This is an especially austere vintage for Poggio alle Gazze. I would give it a bit of time in bottle.

90 Points — Wine Spectator: Earthy aromas give way to cut grass, pine and lychee flavors, all aligned to a juicy texture, with fine intensity and length. The earthy aromas dissipate with air, so open this a little in advance or decant. Sauvignon Blanc, Vermentino, Viognier and Verdicchio.

Wine Details

• Producer: Tenuta dell'Ornellaia

• Wine: Poggio alle Gazze dell'Ornellaia

• Vintage: 2024

• Country: Italy

• Region: Tuscany

• Production Area: Bolgheri, Tuscany

• Appellation / Classification: Toscana IGT Bianco

• Grape Varieties: 55% Sauvignon Blanc, 40% Vermentino, 3% Sémillon, 2% Viognier

• Wine Type: White Wine

• Style: Dry, aromatic, elegant and textured

• Alcohol: 13.5% ABV

• Fermentation: French oak barriques, stainless steel, concrete, amphorae and Wine Globes

• Aging: 8 months on fine lees, followed by an additional 8 months in bottle before release

• Bottle Size: 750ml

Food Pairings

An excellent companion to grilled branzino, seared scallops, lobster, shrimp risotto, roasted Mediterranean vegetables, and fresh seafood. Its aromatic complexity and vibrant acidity also complement herb-roasted chicken, creamy pasta dishes, and delicate soft cheeses.

Serving Recommendation: Serve chilled at approximately 48–52°F (9–11°C) to appreciate its aromatic expression, freshness, and elegant texture.

A compelling expression of California Chenin Blanc, combining ripe orchard fruit, citrus oil, and gentle spice with refreshing acidity and a subtle saline edge. Rich yet beautifully balanced, with impressive texture and finesse.

92 Points — Vinous

A beautifully textured Chenin Blanc featuring creamy lees, lanolin, orange oil, and gentle spice surrounding a core of ripe orchard fruit. Supple and generous, yet balanced by fresh acidity, this wine delivers remarkable character and value.

Featured in The New York Times, Lieu Dit captures the fascinating contrasts that make Chenin Blanc so appealing: richness alongside freshness, delicate floral aromatics, and a dry palate with an impression of honeyed sweetness.

Wine Details

• Grape: 100% Chenin Blanc

• Appellation: Santa Ynez Valley, California

• Vineyard: Happy Canyon Vineyard, Block 1B

• Farming: Practicing Organic

• Soils: Positas fine sandy loam with chert and serpentine

• Winemaking: Native yeast fermentation in stainless steel and neutral oak barrels; aged in neutral French oak through winter before transfer to stainless steel in spring

• Alcohol: 12.5% ABV

A beautifully textured Chenin Blanc offering sun-kissed fruit, delicate floral notes, and an inviting touch of honey. Sourced from the McCormack Family Vineyard, this vibrant wine balances richness with freshness and a lingering, elegant finish.

Featured by Eric Asimov in The New York Times, this wine showcases the versatility of Chenin Blanc beyond its traditional Loire Valley home. Lean yet generous, it offers expressive floral and honeyed flavors that leave a lasting impression on the palate.

Wine Details

• Grapes: 96% Chenin Blanc, 4% Riesling

• Appellation: Clarksburg AVA, California

• Vineyard: McCormack Family Vineyard

• Farming: Practicing Organic

• Soils: Dense clay and loam

• Winemaking: Aged for five months on the lees, primarily in neutral French oak

• Alcohol: 11.9% ABV

Ideally situated mid-slope, Le Cailleret occupies an extraordinary position in Puligny-Montrachet, directly below the prestigious Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru and above Premier Cru Les Pucelles.

Its proximity to Montrachet and the exceptional quality of its wines have earned Le Cailleret a reputation as one of Burgundy's truly great Premier Cru vineyards.

The name Le Cailleret refers to the stony nature of its soils.

In 1993, Domaine de Montille acquired a 0.85-hectare parcel in the southernmost section of the vineyard, neighboring Le Montrachet.

The domaine has practiced organic viticulture since 1995 and biodynamic farming since 2005. Its wines are Ecocert certified.

2007 Vintage, 94 Points | Wine Advocate: The de Montille 2007 Puligny-Montrachet Caillerets delivers a haunting nose of white peach, fresh lemon, honeysuckle, and narcissus. Alive with energy and citric brightness yet also subtly creamy in texture and saturating the palate with liquid flowers and almond paste, it finishes with cut, clarity, refreshment, vibratory intensity, and a wealth of ineffable mineral nuances. This is both ultra-Caillerets and ultra-2007, and that is an impressive combination likely to resonate even a decade from now. Reviewed December 2009

2022 Vintage, 93–95 Points | Vinous: The 2022 Puligny-Montrachet Les Caillerets 1er Cru has a slightly more appley, linear and stonier bouquet than the more comely Folatières. You could argue the aromatics deliver more typicité. The palate is well-balanced, crisp and taut, with plenty of crushed stone character and more complexity towards the finish. This Puligny carries intellectual weight and should age well in bottle. Reviewed January 2024

2023 Vintage, 90–93 Points | Burghound — Allen Meadows: Here too firm reduction and a trace of wood are all that can be discerned. Once again the mouthfeel of the medium-bodied flavors is rich to the point of opulence with reasonably good vibrancy that carries over to the refreshingly dry and, like the Folatières, subtly mineral-inflected finish. This too could use more depth so again, at least some patience should prove to be beneficial.

A remarkable collection spanning three vintages from one of Puligny-Montrachet's most prestigious Premier Cru vineyards.

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Among the Meursault Premiers Crus, some stand above the pack: Les Charmes, Les Genevrières, and, of course, Les Perrières.

Widely regarded as Meursault's most sought-after climat, Les Perrières is regularly considered a natural candidate for possible promotion to Grand Cru status.

The name Perrière refers to stone quarries, an appropriate reflection of the vineyard's distinctive mineral character.

Its remarkable minerality sets it apart from other Meursault Premier Crus, bringing it stylistically closer to the great white wines of Puligny-Montrachet.

2012 Vintage, 93 Points | Jancis Robinson: Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2012 tasting in Beaune. The 2012 Meursault 1er Cru les Perrières from Domaine du Montille has a quintessential Perrières nose: cold wet stone, more tertiary than its peers, touches of walnut and smoke coming through with aeration. The palate is fresh and vibrant, citrus peel and orange rind on the entry, very good depth and gently fanning out towards the long finish. This is primal, backward and broody but I can envisage this ageing with real style and verve.

2022 Vintage, 92–94 Points | Vinous Media: The 2022 Meursault Les Perrières 1er Cru retains mineralité and tension on the nose with a very slight reduction. The palate is well-balanced with a crisp line of acidity and more mineralité compared to other Perrières I have tasted. Elegant and quite persistent on the finish. Excellent.

91–93 Points | Burghound: Pungent aromas of leesy reduction and wood render the nose tough to evaluate. By contrast, there is both excellent density and intensity to the well-detailed middleweight flavors that exude a prominent stoniness on the youthfully austere and more tightly wound finale. This is awkward but it seems promising nonetheless and my projected range offers the benefit of the doubt.

An exceptional three-vintage exploration of one of Meursault's most distinguished vineyards.

When the domaine acquired this 1.02-hectare parcel in 2004, it was planted with Pinot Noir and produced wines under the Corton Pougets appellation.

Recognizing that its yellow marl, light brown clay, and fine, thick pebbles were better suited to the production of great white Burgundy, the estate made the decision in 2005 to overgraft the upper portion of its 35-year-old vines with Chardonnay.

The result is a distinguished expression of Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, combining power, mineral complexity, and remarkable longevity.

2009 Vintage

93 Points | Vinous

The 2009 Corton-Charlemagne is a rich, large-scaled white. It shows considerable depth and richness, with layers of fruit that builds effortlessly towards the explosive finish. This is a dramatic wine loaded with personality and sheer character.

94 Points | Burghound

A quite densely fruited nose delivers real complexity as well as elegance with mostly floral notes to the otherwise ripe green apple and stone aromas. There is excellent richness to the full-bodied, serious and textured broad-shouldered flavors that possess an abundance of palate staining extract that culminate in a focused, powerful and explosive finish. Don't Miss!

2014 Vintage

94 Points | Vinous

Bright yellow. Very ripe aromas of lemon oil, grilled nuts, toasted bread and brown spices. Fat, rich and very ripe, with mineral and spice flavors accented by lemon zest, lime and lavender. This initially struck me as weightier and less classic than the 2015, but the wine's strong spine of stony acidity gives it terrific penetration and really frames and extends the fruit on the long finish. Still, this big, smooth wine is showing beautifully today. Winemaker Sieve notes that the south/southeast exposition of the vines gives this wine a crunchy fruit character along with considerable weight.

A rare two-vintage Grand Cru offering, beautifully presented in a complimentary wooden wine box.

Monastero Suore Cistercensi · Coenobium Lazio IGP Bianco · 2025

Coenobium is the sisters' flagship white blend from Lazio, bringing together Trebbiano, Verdicchio and Malvasia. Made under the guidance of Giampiero Bea, it combines co-fermentation, fine-lees aging and bottling without fining or filtration in an expression of Vitorchiano's volcanic soils.

Producer & Winemaking

The grapes are harvested together and co-fermented without added yeasts or temperature stabilization. The wine rests on its fine lees in steel and fiberglass tanks before being bottled just ahead of the following harvest, without fining or filtering.

Wine Profile

The wine's descriptive notes evoke fennel fronds, chamomile tea, almonds and tangerine, with a full yet delicately rendered palate. A smoky, iron-like mineral character reflects Vitorchiano's volcanic soils, while glowing acidity carries the savory flavors with freshness and drinkability. These are general wine-profile notes, not a separate assessment of the 2025 vintage.

2024 Vintage Reference

Coenobium · Prior-Vintage Note, 2024
The sisters’ flagship wine, “Coenobium” is a blend of Trebbiano, Verdicchio, and Malvasia, harvested together and co-fermented without added yeasts or temperature stabilization. It is aged on its fine lees in steel and fiberglass tanks and bottled just before the next harvest without fining or filtering. This natural concentration results in a wine of exceptional mineral-driven tension, with a powerful smoke-iron interplay underpinning notes of green apple, fennel frond, and honey. While Coenobium and Ruscum can diverge quite significantly in character depending on vintage, in 2024 they show a through-line of freshness wed to inner warmth and an undercurrent of notable saltiness.

Pairing Suggestions

Try with roasted vegetables, mushroom dishes or herb-seasoned poultry to complement the wine's savory profile.

Details

• Producer: Monastero Suore Cistercensi
• Wine: Coenobium Bianco
• Vintage: 2025
• Bottle size: 750ml
• Country: Italy
• Region: Lazio
• Appellation: Lazio IGP
• Blend: Trebbiano, Verdicchio and Malvasia
• Type: White wine; listed as skin contact
• Fermentation: Co-fermented without added yeasts or temperature stabilization
• Aging: Fine lees in steel and fiberglass tanks
• Bottling: Unfined and unfiltered

Domaine Gérard Maudry · Sancerre Silex · 2025

Domaine Gérard Maudry Sancerre Silex is a crisp, refined Sauvignon Blanc from flint-rich soils in Sainte-Gemme-en-Sancerrois. Delicate citrus, fresh herbs and lemon zest meet quartz-like minerality in an elegant, well-balanced Loire white.

Producer & Terroir

Domaine Gérard Maudry is a family winery in Sancerre, in France's Loire Valley, producing classic regional white wines. Sancerre is known for mineral-driven Sauvignon Blanc and its flint and limestone soils. This Silex bottling focuses on grapes grown in flinty soils, bringing the vineyard's mineral character to the glass.

Tasting Notes

Refreshing citrus flavors are accented by fresh herbs and lemon zest. A quartz-like mineral note adds definition, while the wine's balance and delicacy give it a beautifully elegant profile.

Pairing Suggestions

Serve with seafood or a cheese plate to complement its refreshing citrus and mineral character.

Details

• Producer: Domaine Gérard Maudry
• Wine: Sancerre Silex
• Vintage: 2025
• Bottle size: 750ml
• Country: France
• Region: Loire
• Appellation: Sancerre
• Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
• Type: White wine
• Terroir: Flint-rich silex soils in Sainte-Gemme-en-Sancerrois