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    Moobuzz Chardonnay - Buzzworthy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 7, 2016 Last Updated: June 1, 2021

    Moobuzz Chardonnay - Buzzworthy

    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...]

    Filed Under: California, Chardonnay, Highly Recommended

    Mer Soleil Silver Unoaked Chardonnay - A Dandy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 8, 2016 Last Updated: June 1, 2021

    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...]

    Filed Under: California, Chardonnay, Deals

    Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay - Smooth and Balanced

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 15, 2016 Last Updated: June 1, 2021

    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...]

    Filed Under: California, Chardonnay, Costco, Highly Recommended, Trader Joe's

    Leese-Fitch Chardonnay - A Smooth Operator

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 29, 2015 Last Updated: May 23, 2021

    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...]

    Filed Under: California, Chardonnay, Deals

    Noble Vines 446 Chardonnay - Royally Good

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 13, 2015 Last Updated: May 28, 2021

    2013 Noble Vines 446 Chardonnay

    This clone is the real thing. Chardonnay from San Bernabe, Monterey, Central Coast, California. Half of the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Chardonnay, Highly Recommended

    Waterstone Carneros Pinot Noir and Chardonnay - A Dependable Duo

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 26, 2014 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

    Waterstone-Carneros-Pinot-Noir-And-Chardonnay

    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...]

    Filed Under: California, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Thanksgiving

    Byron Santa Barbara County Chardonnay and Pinot Noir - Easy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 26, 2014 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

    Byron-Pinot-Noir-Chardonnay

    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...]

    Filed Under: California, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Thanksgiving

    Columbia Crest H3 Horse Heaven Hills Chardonnay - Cha-Ching!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 11, 2014 Last Updated: December 22, 2017

    2011-Columbia-Crest-H3-Horse-Heaven-Hills-Chardonnay

    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...]

    Filed Under: Chardonnay, Highly Recommended, Thanksgiving, Washington

    Handcraft Chardonnay - Fresh, Fruity and Tasty

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 22, 2014 Last Updated: March 6, 2021

    2011-Handcraft-Chardonnay

    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...]

    Filed Under: California, Chardonnay, Highly Recommended

    Bouchard Aine & Fils Chardonnay Vin de Pays d'Oc - Simply Good

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 3, 2014 Last Updated: December 10, 2016

    2011-Bouchard-Aine-Fils-Chardonnay

    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...]

    Filed Under: Chardonnay, France

    Piccini Memoro Vino Bianco Italia - A Tour of Italy For $10

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 11, 2014 Last Updated: May 15, 2015

    Piccini-Memoro-Vino-Bianco-Italia

    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...]

    Filed Under: Chardonnay, Italy, Pecorino, Vermentino, Viognier

    Duck Commander Wine Reviews - Get Happy, Happy, Happy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 18, 2013 Last Updated: August 24, 2017

    Duck-Commander-Wine

    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...]

    Filed Under: California, Chardonnay, Moscato, Red Blends

    Wine For Dummies - Marketing Gone Wild?

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 19, 2013 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    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...]

    Filed Under: California, Chardonnay, Chianti, Italy, Pinot Grigio

    Joseph Drouhin Laforet Bourgogne Chardonnay and Pinot Noir - A Pair of Bargains from Burgundy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 8, 2013 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

    Joseph-Drouhin-Laforet-Chardonnay-and-Pinot-Noir

    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...]

    Filed Under: Chardonnay, France, Highly Recommended, Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir For The 99

    Franciscan Estate Napa Valley Chardonnay - Solid!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 11, 2013 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

    2011-Franciscan-Estate-Napa-Valley-Chardonnay

    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...]

    Filed Under: California, Chardonnay

    Donnafugata Chiaranda - Harmonious

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 6, 2013 Last Updated: December 11, 2016

    2008-Donnafugata-Chiaranda

    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...]

    Filed Under: Ansonica, Chardonnay, Italy, Saturday Splurge

    Craggy Range Kidnappers Vineyard Hawkes Bay Chardonnay - The Fruit To The Rescue!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 4, 2013 Last Updated: December 11, 2016

    2011-Craggy-Range-Kidnappers-Vineyard-Chardonnay

    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...]

    Filed Under: Chardonnay, New Zealand

    Anna de Codorniu Cava Brut - Crazy for Cava

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 21, 2012 Last Updated: November 17, 2016

    Anna-de-Codorniu-Cava-Brut

    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...]

    Filed Under: Chardonnay, Parellada, Spain, Sparkling Wine, Thanksgiving

    Holiday Sparklers - Le Grand Courtage Blanc De Blancs Brut

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 7, 2012 Last Updated: August 24, 2017

    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...]

    Filed Under: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Colombard, France, Sparkling Wine, Ugni Blanc

    Indaba Chardonnay - In Da Zone

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 22, 2012 Last Updated: March 6, 2021

    2011-Indaba-Chardonnay

    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...]

    Filed Under: Chardonnay, Highly Recommended, South Africa

    Wild Horse Unbridled Chardonnay - As Good As Chardonnay Gets

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 14, 2012 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

    2010-Wild-Horse-Unbridled-Chardonnay

    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...]

    Filed Under: California, Chardonnay

    Cave de Lugny Les Charmes Chardonnay - Charmed

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 24, 2012 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

    2010-Cave-de-Lugny-Les-Charmes-Chardonnay

    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...]

    Filed Under: Chardonnay, France

    Wente Morning Fog Chardonnay - Afternoon Delight

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 6, 2012 Last Updated: March 6, 2021

    2010-Wente-Morning-Fog-Chardonnay

    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...]

    Filed Under: California, Chardonnay

    Napa Cellars Napa Valley Chardonnay - Lightly Toasted

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 2, 2012 Last Updated: March 6, 2021

    2010-Napa-Cellars-Napa-Valley-Chardonnay

    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...]

    Filed Under: California, Chardonnay

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