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The Best Chardonnay

Chardonnay can be a bit of a love/hate proposition for a lot of people, but it doesn't have to be that way!

The Best Chardonnay - The Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

On the one hand you have the big, buttery style of wines that undergo malolactic fermentation and are usually aged in oak. (On a side note, because oak aging is associated with this style most people presume that is where the buttery notes come from but that is not the case - see the full explanation in our Ask The Expert episode on this question.)

On the other hand you have the naked, or unoaked, style that lets the true beauty of the grape shine through. While we naturally gravitate towards the latter group some of our very favorite Chardonnays are those that blend a bit of both styles together.

In this category we call out our favorites in both the oaked, unoaked and combined styles which means that we've got something for everyone!

Not only that, but we don't restrict our search for the best Chardonnay to California. One of the most grown grapes in the world, there's plenty of good Chardonnay to be found in places like France, Italy, Chile and more.

Read on for our picks of The Best Chardonnay Under $20!

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INSIDER DEAL! Effort Chardonnay – Mission Accomplished

By: Jon Thorsen Last Updated: January 17, 2021

INSIDER DEAL! Effort Chardonnay - Mission Accomplished

Effortlessly easy to drink and highly delicious, the highly recommended Effort Chardonnay from Center of Effort Winery. Looking for a … [Read more...]

Published: January 17, 2021 Filed Under: California, Chardonnay, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals

Mumm Napa Brut Prestige – Classic Classy Bubbles

By: Jon Thorsen Last Updated: December 29, 2020

Mumm Napa Brut Prestige - Classic Classy Bubbles

And tasty too! A solid sparkler, the Mumm Napa Brut Prestige. 45% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Meunier and Pinot Gris … [Read more...]

Published: December 29, 2020 Filed Under: California, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving

BOOM goes the INSIDER DEAL! Vinum Cellars M-80 Chardonnay

By: Jon Thorsen Last Updated: December 28, 2020

BOOM goes the INSIDER DEAL! Vinum Cellars M-80 Chardonnay

60% off this dangerously good Chardonnay from Carneros, but only for 1 day! The Vinum Cellars M-80 Chardonnay. Bulk Buy rated … [Read more...]

Published: December 20, 2020 Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, Chardonnay, Insider Deals

Kenwood Vineyards Chardonnay – Hits The Spot

By: Jon Thorsen Last Updated: November 7, 2020

Kenwood Vineyards Chardonnay - Hits The Spot

Tasty and slightly toasty, the Kenwood Vineyards Chardonnay from Monterey and Sonoma counties. 100% Chardonnay from Monterey County … [Read more...]

Published: November 7, 2020 Filed Under: California, Chardonnay

Flat Top Hills Chardonnay – Surprisingly Tasty

By: Jon Thorsen Last Updated: October 16, 2020

Flat Top Hills Chardonnay - Surprisingly Tasty

Crowd-pleasing, balanced Chardonnay for under 10 bucks, the Flat Top Hills Chardonnay from California. Chardonnay from Yolo County, … [Read more...]

Published: October 16, 2020 Filed Under: California, Chardonnay, Highly Recommended

Landmark Vineyards Overlook Chardonnay – Toasty!

By: Jon Thorsen Last Updated: October 3, 2020

Landmark Vineyards Overlook Chardonnay – Toasty!

The smooth and rich Landmark Vineyards Overlook Chardonnay. Chardonnay from 42 separate blocks of grapes sourced from vineyards … [Read more...]

Published: October 3, 2020 Filed Under: California, Chardonnay

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