If you like your Chardonnay buttery and slightly sweet, this is the one for you. We review the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Sonoma Chardonnay from Costco. Chardonnay from Sonoma County, California. … [Read more...]
Chardonnay! The 2023 Guide To The Best Chardonnay Wines
Chardonnay can be a bit of a love/hate proposition for a lot of people, but it doesn't have to be that way!
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!
Click here to get a printable shopping list of the best Chardonnay!
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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Toad Hollow Unoaked Chardonnay - Tasty!
Unassuming, unoaked and delicious, the Toad Hollow Unoaked Francine's Selection Chardonnay. 100% Chardonnay from long-time family-owned vineyards along the Russian River in Mendocino County plus a small amount from Monterey County, California. The wine was aged in … [Read more...]
INSIDER DEAL! Bulk Buy Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay 47% Off
THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Get the 93-point J Wilkes Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay for just $14 a bottle! Bulk Buy alert! … [Read more...]
INSIDER DEAL! Effort Chardonnay - Mission Accomplished
THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Looking for a rich, balanced, Burgundian style Chardonnay well under $20? Mission accomplished, we say, with the 92-Point Effort … [Read more...]
INSIDER DEAL! Pedroncelli Bulk Buy and Perfect 10 Chardonnay
THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Three bottles of Bulk Buy rated Chardonnay plus one bottle of a single vineyard, Perfect 10 Saturday Splurge! The QPR Kings at … [Read more...]
Le Fat Bastard Chardonnay - Just Right
Surprisingly balanced and light on its feet, we review Le Fat Bastard Chardonnay. 100% Chardonnay from Languedoc, France. The wine does not undergo malolactic fermentation and just a portion is aged in oak. It has just 0.39 g/L residual sugar and is vegan friendly. … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature K Vine Chardonnay – High Expectations
$10 Single vineyard Chardonnay from a big name winemaker (Charles Smith), we check out the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature K Vine Chardonnay. Chardonnay from the Evergreen Vineyard in Washington State. … [Read more...]
INSIDER DEAL! Vigilance Chardonnay - Save 60%
THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. 90-Point Chardonnay over 60% off! A combination of aging in new oak (20%) and stainless steel (80%) combine to create a beautifully … [Read more...]
INSIDER DEAL! 57% OFF Two 91-93 Point Marshall Davis Estate Chardonnays
THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Marshall Davis Wines returns with a discount of over $25 a bottle on two Estate Chardonnays from the Marshall Davis Vineyard in the … [Read more...]
INSIDER DEAL! Raised by Wolves 777 Chardonnay - Stock Up
THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. 60% OFF 94-point South African Chardonnay, the Yardstick Raised by Wolves Cuvee 777 Chardonnay. Heads up Chardonnay lovers, … [Read more...]
INSIDER DEAL! Farmstrong Field White - Pure Pleasure
SOLD OUT! Sign up below to make sure you don't miss the next deal. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Stock up for warmer weather with our 43% discount on this fantastic, Bulk Buy rated (93 points) white blend, the Farmstrong Field White. It's … [Read more...]
INSIDER DEAL! $42 Chardonnay for less than $15 a bottle
THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Major discount alert on this Double Gold Medal winner. The Sonoma Highway Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is discounted over 60% for the next … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature Premier Cru Chablis - Inexpensive Elegance
We check out the new vintage of this big time Burgundy at a bargain price, the Kirkland Signature Premier Cru Chablis. 100% Chardonnay from Burgundy, France. The wine sees no oak and is aged in stainless steel for 12 months. … [Read more...]
Mumm Napa Blanc de Blancs - Quite Quaffable
A highly recommended sparkling wine, the Mumm Napa Blanc de Blancs. 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Gris sparkling wine from Napa Valley, California. The wine is made using the méthode champenoise like Champagne where the secondary fermentation that creates the bubbles … [Read more...]
La Vieille Ferme Reserve Brut - Budget Bubbly
The crisp, bright and tasty La Vieille Ferme Reserve Brut sparkling wine. 90% Chardonnay and 10% Ugni Blanc sparkling wine from France. The secondary fermentation that creates the bubbles happens in the bottle, like Champagne. … [Read more...]
Pam's Unoaked Chardonnay - Light, Fresh and Tasty
A solid Chard, the Pam's Unoaked Chardonnay from Ron Rubin Winery. Chardonnay from family-owned vineyards in Clarksburg and Lodi, California. As you probably guessed from the name, the wine does not spend any time in oak. … [Read more...]
INSIDER DEAL! Save Over $16 A Bottle On Perfect 10 Chardonnay
THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW SOLD OUT! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. The 92-point Center of Effort Chardonnay is 48% off for the next day. I gotta say right off the bat, I was blown away by … [Read more...]
Peaks & Tides Sonoma Coast Chardonnay - Agreeable
A pleasing, lightly oaked Chardonnay from Aldi, the Peaks & Tides Sonoma Coast Chardonnay. Chardonnay from the Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California. … [Read more...]
Butternut Chardonnay - Tasty Stuff
Smooth, creamy and a bit buttery, the Butternut Chardonnay. Available widely including Trader Joe's. Chardonnay from California. The wine is aged in 100% new French oak for 7 months. … [Read more...]
Zolo Unoaked Chardonnay – Simple and Fruity
A good value at the $8 Costco price, the Zolo Unoaked Chardonnay. 100% Chardonnay from estate vineyards in Agrelo and Tupungato in Mendoza, Argentina. The wine is aged in stainless steel tanks and has 5.0 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]
Kirkland Signature Russian River Valley Chardonnay - Flavorsome
A fruity, lightly-oaked, crowd-pleasing Chard from Costco, the Kirkland Signature Russian River Valley Chardonnay. Chardonnay from Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California. The wine is aged in French oak. … [Read more...]
Taymor Chardonnay - Nothing Not To Like
Russian River Valley Chardonnay for just $6.99 at Trader Joe's! It's the Bulk Buy rated Taymor Chardonnay. Chardonnay from Russian River Valley, California. The wine does not spend any time in oak. … [Read more...]
Exquisite Collection Chardonnay - Good Enough
Well made and easy to drink, the Exquisite Collection Chardonnay from Aldi. Chardonnay from California. … [Read more...]
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 from Napa Valley, California. The wine is made in the traditional method and aged for 18 months. It has 11 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]
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