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A creamy and nutty chardonnay with notes of cooked peaches, dried pineapple, pie crust and crushed almonds. Full-bodied, textured and a little oily on the palate, with a lingering finish. Drink or hold.
The nose has a crackly, unusual sweetness, with notes of buttery popcorn, marzipan, hazelnuts and candied lemon peel. The butteriness gives the palate a creamy mouthfeel, but sour, astringent undertones of citrus keep the sweeter flavors from languishing.
Fresh lemongrass, stones and apple pith on the nose. This is pristine, fresh and sleek on the palate with subtle white fruit and citrus notes before a zesty, pure finish. Fresh acidity throughout.
A fruity Gavi with aromas of candied lemons, elderflowers, white pears and lemons. Ripe yet tangy with a medium body and straightforward, citrusy finish. Drink now.
Lemon blossom, sliced apple, pear and melon on the nose. Medium-bodied with a fresh, juicy and fruity palate. Pretty floral notes. Drink now.
Lemon, white grapefruit, peach pit and apricot on the nose. Medium-bodied, juicy and peachy. Drink now. Screw cap.
Lemon blossom, sliced apple, pear and melon on the nose. Medium-bodied with a fresh, juicy and fruity palate. Pretty floral notes. Drink now.
Plenty of Pinot Grigio character with sliced pear, apple and some mango undertones. It’s full-bodied for this variety with a creamy texture and a fresh finish. Drink now. Screw cap.
Aromas of cape gooseberry and ripe melon on the nose with some crushed stones and meadow flowers. Medium body with fruit that starts very sweet, then takes on some more bitter, citrus-peel character as it progresses. Happy mixture at the end. Long finish with a lightly phenolic texture. Lots going on here. Drink now.
A pretty vermentino with sliced apple, pear and some lemon. Medium body. Bright acidity. Fresh finish. Drink now.
A solid chardonnay with sliced cooked apple, vanilla and crushed stone. Full and flavorful. Layered, with tension and focus. Attractive new-wood undertones throughout, adding to the complexity without being overpowering. Drink or hold.
This rich version balances its creamy texture with vibrant structure and its peach and grapefruit flavors with notes of thyme, sage and pine. Fine length.
A fresh, creamy Gavi with sliced-lemon, stone and green-apple aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, fruity and crisp on the finish. Drink now.
Aromas of cape gooseberry and ripe melon on the nose with some crushed stones and meadow flowers. Medium body with fruit that starts very sweet, then takes on some more bitter, citrus-peel character as it progresses. Happy mixture at the end. Long finish with a lightly phenolic texture. Lots going on here.
A fresh, fruity white with lemon-rind and mineral character. Some green melon. Medium-bodied and fruity. Clean finish. Drink now.
Quite reductive at first, but shows some attractive herbs and limes. Light body, linear acidity and a fruity finish.
This is a delightful Tuscan chardonnay with just the right combination of freshness and concentration on the nose – all the more impressive, given it’s from the difficult 2017 vintage. Freshly picked daffodils, apricots, peach pit, fresh mangoes and a touch of vanilla. Full-bodied and very oily on the palate, but the medium acidity does well to keep this taut and on topic.
This is an exotic bouquet for a Vermentino that delivers dried jasmine, Williams pears and even guava peel. Quite oily texture with spicy acidity that runs through the solid center palate. Drink now.
Green apples, praline, nutmeg and spices. There’s a real salinity on the palate, which works well with the fleshy stone fruit. Medium body, tangy acidity and a textured finish. Drink now.
Very attractive fruit-salad nose, but with more delicacy than most Gavis. Very juicy, the spritz is really lighting this up. The bright acidity gives the finish a vibrancy that guarantees quality refreshment. Drink now.
Plenty of sliced apple and honey character with hints of minerals. Medium to full body with fruit and honey. Crisp finish. Drink now.
A tangy and fresh white with sliced apple and pear character. Mineral. Medium body and a clean and bright finish. Drink now.
Publish Date: Friday, October 20, 2017
A tangy and tropical white with mango, lemon and apple character. Medium body, dense fruit and a fresh finish. Nicely done. Drink now. Publish Date: Friday, October 20, 2017
An oily chardonnay with lots of density and intensity. Shows focus and beauty. Full and flavorful. Dried lemon and apple character. Full Burgundy treatment here; Tuscan style. Drink now.
A dense and fruity pinot grigio with apple, banana and mineral aromas and flavors. Medium to full body. Bright finish. Drink now.
This vermentino shows a dried papaya and green apple character with medium body, pretty fruit and a bright finish. Drink now.
A Gavi that shows the lemon and lime aromas and flavors you expect in an excellent white from this region. Full, bright and steely. Enjoy it. Drink now.
A very lively vermentino with Brazilian lime and citrus character throughout. Full body, bright acidity and a crisp finish. Drink now.
A pretty, lightly wooded Chardonnay with minerals and a dried apple and peach character. Medium-to-full body with crisp acidity and a clean finish. Perfect beach wine. Drink now. – James Suckling (7/2013)
Castello Banfi in Tuscany does a great job with Chardonnay, as evidenced by this wine. It’s rich and soft, with bright aromas of peach, citrus, vanilla and savory herb. A pinch of acidity on the finish works beautifully as well. – M.L. (10/1/2012)