The Moobuzz Chardonnay, a mouthwateringly good Chardonnay from Monterey. 95.5% Chardonnay and 4.5% Pinot Blanc from the Mesa Del Rio vineyard in Greenfield, Monterey, California. The wines is fermented in stainless steel and spends time aging in French oak. It has residual sugar … [Read more...]
Mer Soleil Silver Unoaked Chardonnay - A Dandy
The Mer Soleil Silver Unoaked Chardonnay, a solid Chardonnay in a cool package. 100% Chardonnay from the Santa Lucia Highlands of Monterey County, California. The grapes are fermented in cement tanks and the wine has no oak contact. … [Read more...]
Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay - Smooth and Balanced
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% Gewurtztraminer from Arroyo Seco, Monterey, California. 90% of the wine is barrel fermented in a combination of 60% new and 40% second use French and … [Read more...]
Leese-Fitch Chardonnay - A Smooth Operator
An extremely likable and affordable California Chardonnay. 98% Chardonnay and 2% Viognier from California. The wine has a residual sugar of 3.2g/L. … [Read more...]
Noble Vines 446 Chardonnay - Royally Good
This clone is the real thing. Chardonnay from San Bernabe, Monterey, Central Coast, California. Half of the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation. … [Read more...]
Waterstone Carneros Pinot Noir and Chardonnay - A Dependable Duo
Today we've got two wines from Waterstone Winery in Carneros, an area much celebrated for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This cool and windy area actually lies partially in Napa Valley and partially in Sonoma right at the foothills of the Mayacamas and Sonoma mountain … [Read more...]
Byron Santa Barbara County Chardonnay and Pinot Noir - Easy
Today we've got two delightful picks for you from Santa Barbara County in the southern part of the California's Central Coast. Up first is the 2012 Byron Santa Barbara County Chardonnay which is 100% Chardonnay aged in 100% French oak. It has an SRP of $17 and is available … [Read more...]
Columbia Crest H3 Horse Heaven Hills Chardonnay - Cha-Ching!
Includes an explanation of malolactic fermentation and how those buttery notes get in Chardonnay. 100% Chardonnay from Horse Heaven Hills, Washington. SRP of $15 and available for as low as $10. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Washington state's … [Read more...]
Handcraft Chardonnay - Fresh, Fruity and Tasty
Primarily Chardonnay with other white aromatics and a small amount of Malvasia Bianca from California. SRP of $15 and available for as low as $9. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Our delicious HandCraft Chardonnay is easy to enjoy with its bright citrus, … [Read more...]
Bouchard Aine & Fils Chardonnay Vin de Pays d'Oc - Simply Good
100% Chardonnay from Vin de Pays d'Oc, France. SRP of $15 and available for as low as $8. Imported by Boisset Family Estates. Sample submitted for review. See a listing of local retailers selling this wine here. From the bottle: "A lightly oaked, buttery Chardonnay from … [Read more...]
Piccini Memoro Vino Bianco Italia - A Tour of Italy For $10
40% Viognier from Sicily, 30% Chardonnay from Trentino, 20% Vermentino from Maremma and 10% Pecorino from Marche, Italy. SRP of $10 and available for as low as $8. Imported by Aveniu Brands. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "'Memoro Italia', Latin for Remember … [Read more...]
Duck Commander Wine Reviews - Get Happy, Happy, Happy
More Marketing Gone Wild Or The Real Deal? When I first heard about these Duck Commander Wines my thoughts were similar to the first time I heard about the Wine For Dummies brand wines: "Is this just a marketing gimmick or are these wines the real deal?" Before we get to that … [Read more...]
Wine For Dummies - Marketing Gone Wild?
Find out if this is an unfortunate extension of an iconic brand or the real deal. Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon from California; Chianti and Pinot Grigio from Italy. All four wines have an SRP of $10 and are available for $9. Samples submitted for review. (Unfortunately … [Read more...]
Joseph Drouhin Laforet Bourgogne Chardonnay and Pinot Noir - A Pair of Bargains from Burgundy
A 100% Chardonnay and a 100% Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France. Today we have two wines from the Laforet (La-fo-ray) line from Maison Joseph Drouhin, a large estate located in Burgundy that dates back to the late 1800s. The estate not only grows their own grapes, but also act … [Read more...]
Franciscan Estate Napa Valley Chardonnay - Solid!
100% Chardonnay from Napa Valley, California. SRP of $18 and available for as low as $12. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "At Franciscan Estate we devote ourselves to crafting wines from our estate vineyards and other cooler vineyards of Napa Valley for rich … [Read more...]
Donnafugata Chiaranda - Harmonious
50% Ansonica and 50% Chardonnay from Marsala, Sicily, Italy.SRP of $40 and available widely for around $35 (Saturday Splurge). Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Founded by a Sicilian family with 150 years of premium winemaking experience, Donnafugata means … [Read more...]
Craggy Range Kidnappers Vineyard Hawkes Bay Chardonnay - The Fruit To The Rescue!
100% Chardonnay from Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand. SRP of $22 and available for as low as $16. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Craggy Range is a family owned winery specialising in the production of expressive single vineyard wines. The Kidnappers … [Read more...]
Anna de Codorniu Cava Brut - Crazy for Cava
70% Chardonnay and 30% Parellada from Penedes, Spain. SRP of $15 and available for as low as $9. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Anna de Codorniu is a pure, lively sparkling wine. Celebrating the life of the heiress to Spain's original winemaking dynasty, … [Read more...]
Holiday Sparklers - Le Grand Courtage Blanc De Blancs Brut
The best Sparkling Wines under $20 for the Holidays! A blend of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Ugni Blanc and Colombard sparkling wine from France. SRP of $20 and available for as low as $17. (SRP of $7 for the 187ml bottle.) Sample received for review purposes. From the … [Read more...]
Indaba Chardonnay - In Da Zone
100% Chardonnay from Western Cape, South Africa. SRP of $10 and available for as low as $6. Sample received courtesy Cape Classics for review purposes. From the bottle: "Indaba is the traditional Zulu forum for sharing ideas. In this spirit we collaborate to produce great … [Read more...]
Wild Horse Unbridled Chardonnay - As Good As Chardonnay Gets
100% Chardonnay from Bien Nacido Vineyards, Santa Maria Valley, California. SRP of $24 and available for as low as $19.99. Sample received courtesy Folsom PR for review purposes. From the bottle: "With our Unbridled wines we celebrate the grape's characteristics, only … [Read more...]
Cave de Lugny Les Charmes Chardonnay - Charmed
100% Chardonnay from Macon-Lugny, Burgundy, France. SRP of $16 and available for as low as $12. Sample received courtesy Pasternak Wine Imports for review purposes. From the bottle: "The very old vines grown in the historic "les Charmes" vineyard give this lovely … [Read more...]
Wente Morning Fog Chardonnay - Afternoon Delight
100% Chardonnay from Livermore Valley, California. SRP of $13 and available for as low as $10. Sample submitted for review purposes. From the bottle: "Wente Vineyards, established in 1883, was the first California winery to produce a wine labeled as Chardonnay from grapes … [Read more...]
Napa Cellars Napa Valley Chardonnay - Lightly Toasted
100% Chardonnay from Napa Valley, California. SRP of $22 and available around $15. Sample received courtesy Balzac Communications for review purposes. From the bottle: "This elegant chardonnay was sourced from the cooler regions of Napa Valley where the grapes slowly … [Read more...]