The Best Chardonnay - The 2021 Reverse Wine Snob Picks!

Domaine Bousquet Reserve Chardonnay - Clean and Tasty

By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 11, 2019 Last Updated: June 11, 2019

High-altitude organic grapes make for a delicious, balanced Chard. The Domaine Bousquet Reserve Chardonnay from Mendoza, … [Read more...]

Bellula Chardonnay - Commendable

By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 19, 2019 Last Updated: May 19, 2019

Crowd pleasing unoaked Chardonnay from the Languedoc, the Bellula Chardonnay. 100% Chardonnay from around Beziers in the center of … [Read more...]

Rebuttel Chardonnay - A Compelling Case

By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 26, 2019 Last Updated: March 26, 2019

This Trader Joe's find strikes back against the notion that Chardonnay must be big and buttery. The $7 Rebuttel … [Read more...]

Toad Hollow Unoaked Chardonnay - Tasty!

By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 4, 2019 Last Updated: March 4, 2019

Unassuming, unoaked and delicious, the Toad Hollow Unoaked Francine's Selection Chardonnay. 100% Chardonnay from Mendocino County … [Read more...]

Q Collection Russian River Valley Chardonnay - Bridging The Great Divide

By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 9, 2017 Last Updated: February 24, 2021

The Q Collection Russian River Valley Chardonnay, uniting the two types of Chardonnay drinkers with just one bottle. 100% Chardonnay from … [Read more...]

Vina Cobos Felino Chardonnay - Toasty!

By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 31, 2017 Last Updated: March 2, 2021

The Vina Cobos Felino Chardonnay, a great example of the variety for Chardonnay fans. 100% Chardonnay from Lujan de Cuyo, Tupungato and San … [Read more...]

Raeburn Russian River Valley Chardonnay - Lovable

By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 19, 2016 Last Updated: March 4, 2021

Crowd-pleasing and luxurious, the Raeburn Russian River Valley Chardonnay. 100% Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley in Sonoma, … [Read more...]

JJ Vincent Bourgogne Blanc - Burgundy on a Budget

By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 2, 2016 Last Updated: November 17, 2016

The rich, tart and tangy JJ Vincent Bourgogne Blanc. 100% Chardonnay from Burgundy (Bourgogne), France. 70% of the wine was vinified in … [Read more...]

Moobuzz Chardonnay - Buzzworthy

By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 7, 2016 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

The Moobuzz Chardonnay, a mouthwateringly good Chardonnay from Monterey. 95.5% Chardonnay and 4.5% Pinot Blanc from the Mesa Del Rio … [Read more...]

Mer Soleil Silver Unoaked Chardonnay - A Dandy

By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 8, 2016 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

The Mer Soleil Silver Unoaked Chardonnay, a solid Chardonnay in a cool package. 100% Chardonnay from the Santa Lucia Highlands of Monterey … [Read more...]

Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay - Smooth and Balanced

By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 15, 2016 Last Updated: June 18, 2016

The Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay, our next top pick and why Trader Joe's is NOT the best place to buy it. 98% Chardonnay and 2% … [Read more...]

Leese-Fitch Chardonnay - A Smooth Operator

By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 29, 2015 Last Updated: August 21, 2019

An extremely likable and affordable California Chardonnay. 98% Chardonnay and 2% Viognier from California. The wine has a residual sugar of … [Read more...]