The sun has begun pushing through the clouds. The land is gently warming. As temperatures rise, it may be time to reach for a chilled bottle from the fridge and head outside. Maybe the kids are playing in the pool. Maybe the sunset is particularly striking. For the moment, just a moment, it is you, your glass, dappled light across the sky, and a well-earned pause.

2018 Raeburn Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Raeburn Chardonnay shows an array of complex fruit tones ranging from pear and Gravenstein apple to nectarine. The fruit is beautifully complemented with toasted oak, vanilla and hints of Crème Brûlée with a balanced and elegant finish.

2018 Au Bon Climat Los Alamos Chardonnay
Very fruit-forward and unctuous, this Chardonnay is rich and complex with a tropical coconut, pineapple character. It shows abundant fruit, oak, and viscosity along with a nice mineral component. Beautiful. Enjoyable now or be rewarded with further aging. Made by Jim Clendenen.

2017 Mer Soleil Reserve SLH Chardonnay
Fresh, bright aromas and the taste of white peach, this wine has a vibrant acidity balanced by the lush flavors of fully ripe fruit. Quite buttery. From the winemaker that produces Caymus and Conundrum.