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    Santa Rita Medalla Real Gran Reserva Chardonnay - Tour of Chile Part 2 (Coastal Whites)

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 23, 2012 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

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    100% Chardonnay from Leyda Valley, Chile. SRP of $18 and available for as low as $13. Sample received courtesy Wines of Chile for review purposes. From the bottle: "The Medalla Real collection represents the tremendous diversity and wealth of Chile's terroirs, influenced … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chardonnay, Chile

    Plantagenet Omrah Unoaked Chardonnay - A Zesty Chardonnay Sets The Bar

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 16, 2012 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

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    100% Chardonnay from the Great Southern region of Australia. SRP of $15 and available for as low as $12. Sample received courtesy Old Bridge Cellars for review purposes. From the bottle: "One of Western Australia's leading family owned estates, Plantagenet Wines has been a … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Australia, Chardonnay

    Elios Mediterranean White - A Sun Soaked Summer Sipper

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 26, 2012 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

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    50% Moschofilero, 30% Chardonnay, 10% Roditis and 10% Savatiano from Peloponnese, Greece. SRP of $13 and available widely for around $10. Sample received courtesy Terlato Wines International for review purposes. From the bottle: "Let Elios White transport you to the sunny … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chardonnay, Greece, Moschofilero, Roditis, Savatiano

    Boschendal 1685 Chardonnay Pinot Noir - A One-Of-A-Kind Combo You'll Want More Than Once

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 10, 2012 Last Updated: August 24, 2017

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    80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir from South Africa. SRP of $15 and available for as low as $14. Sample received courtesy DGB for review purposes. From the bottle: "This unique blend of two noble cultivars is made from grapes grown on cool mountain slopes with deep gravel … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, South Africa

    Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Gold Label Chardonnay - Bridging The Great Divide

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 24, 2012 Last Updated: March 6, 2021

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    100% Chardonnay from Monterey County, California. SRP of $16 and available for as low as $10. Sample submitted for review purposes. From the bottle: "Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Chardonnay is sourced from two distinct vineyards in Monterey County that, when … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Chardonnay

    Lucien Albrecht Blanc de Blancs Cremant d'Alsace Brut - Holiday Sparklers Wine #11

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 12, 2011 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

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    80% Pinot Auxerrois, 10% Pinot Blanc and 10% Chardonnay sparkling wine from France. SRP of $20 and available for as low as $16. Sample received courtesy Pasternak Wine Imports for review purposes. From the bottle: "Albrecht Cremant is made by the strictest "methode … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chardonnay, France, France - Alsace, Pinot Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc, Sparkling Wine

    Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Brut - Holiday Sparklers Wine #5

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 28, 2011 Last Updated: February 27, 2021

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    100% Chardonnay sparkling wine from California. Sample submitted for review. SRP of $10 and available for as low as $8. From the bottle: "Robert Mondavi believed that great wine was not just for special occasions. Share our Sparkling Wine with family and friends to … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Chardonnay, Sparkling Wine

    Woodbridge Extra Dry Sparkling Wine by Robert Mondavi - Holiday Sparklers Wine #1

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 17, 2011 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

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    98.5% Chardonnay and 1.5% Viognier sparkling wine from Lodi, California. SRP of $9.99 and available for $7.99 at Costco. Sample received courtesy Folsom PR for review purposes. From the bottle: "Robert Mondavi believed that great wine was not just for special occasions. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Lodi, Chardonnay, Sparkling Wine

    Francis Ford Coppola Chardonnay - Clean, Fresh, and Unoaked

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 5, 2011 Last Updated: March 5, 2021

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    100% Unoaked Chardonnay from California. SRP of $11 and available for $8. Sample submitted for review purposes. From the bottle: "My family has always made wine. To hear it from my father Carmine, these were not fancy wines, they were everyday wines, wines that were on the … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Chardonnay

    Best Chardonnay Under $20: Showdown Results!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 7, 2011 Last Updated: August 24, 2017

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    The Chardonnay Showdown is complete...   We tasted some fantastic wines, in a variety of different styles and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised at what we found. There wasn't necessarily one wine that ran away with the competition, but there was indeed a … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chardonnay

    Famiglia Meschini Premium Unoaked Chardonnay - Argentina Calls in Reinforcements!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 6, 2011 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

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    Chardonnay Showdown Post #12 and the last wine in the competition which means final results are coming tomorrow! 100% Chardonnay from Argentina, no oak. SRP of $12, but available for around $10. Sample received courtesy Famiglia Meschini for review purposes. From the … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Chardonnay

    Glen Carlou Chardonnay - A Great Wine for Oak Lovers

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 5, 2011 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

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    Chardonnay Showdown Post #11 100% Chardonnay from South Africa. 10 months in French oak barrels. SRP of $16, but available for as low as $13. Sample received courtesy The Hess Collection for review purposes. From the bottle: "Created in characteristic Glen Carlou … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chardonnay, South Africa

    Boschendal 1685 Chardonnay - Hello, It's Very Nice to Meet You

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 1, 2011 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

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    100% Chardonnay from South Africa. 9 months in French oak. SRP of $17, but should be available for around $14-$15. Sample received courtesy DGB for review purposes. From the bottle: "The legend of Boschendal's wines goes as far back as 1685. Boschendal's Chardonnay grows in … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chardonnay, South Africa

    Rodney Strong Chalk Hill Chardonnay - A Strong Contender

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 30, 2011 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

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    The most expensive Chardonnay in the competition vies for a top ranking. Chardonnay Showdown Post #9 100% Chardonnay aged 10 months in French oak barrels. Sample submitted for review. SRP of $20 but should be widely available for around $16. From the bottle: "STYLE: … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Russian River Valley, Chardonnay

    Hess Select Chardonnay - A Crowd Pleaser From California

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 29, 2011 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

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    A crowd pleasing California Chardonnay shows the way! Chardonnay Showdown Post #8 100% Chardonnay from California, aged in French oak for 9 months. SRP of $12 but available widely for $9-$10. Sample received courtesy The Hess Collection for review purposes. From the … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Chardonnay

    Seven Heavenly Chardonnay Michael David Winery - Full-Bodied And Creamy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 28, 2011 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

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    A full-bodied, creamy Chardonnay that brings an unusual scent to mind. Chardonnay ShowdownPost #7 100% Chardonnay from California. Partial aging in French oak for 5 months. SRP of $14 with wide availability. Sample received courtesy Michael David Winery for review … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Chardonnay

    Big House Unchained Naked Chardonnay - Cool And Crisp

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 27, 2011 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

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    A cool and crisp California Chardonnay. Chardonnay Showdown Post #6. 100% Chardonnay (unoaked) from California. Widely available for $9.99. Sample received courtesy Big House Wine Company for review purposes. From the bottle: "Sound the siren, Warden! It looks like our … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Chardonnay

    Robert Mondavi Private Selection Chardonnay - Chardonnay On A Stick

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 24, 2011 Last Updated: March 2, 2021

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    Chardonnay on a stick? Chardonnay Showdown Post #5. 100% Chardonnay from California aged in oak. Sample received courtesy the winemaker for review purposes. SRP of $12, but should have wide availability for $10 or less. From the bottle: "Through tireless winemaking … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Chardonnay

    Lariviere Yturbe Partida Limitada Chardonnay - Argentina Represents!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 23, 2011 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

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    Argentina represents! (Chardonnay Showdown Post #4) 100% Chardonnay from Argentina. 6 months in American oak. Available for around $17 at Oscar Super Cash & Carry in Puerto Rico. Along with the wonderful Malbec that Carlos Toro sent me a few weeks back, came an … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Chardonnay

    Alex Elman Chardonnay - Unoaked and Organic

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 22, 2011 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

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    Can an organic Chardonnay from a brand new label compete? (Chardonnay Showdown post #3.) 100% unoaked Chardonnay from Argentina. New release available in July 2011 with an SRP of $13 that should have wide availability at around $11. Sample received courtesy the winemaker … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Argentina, Chardonnay, Organic

    Castillo de Monjardin Finca El Cerezo Chardonnay - UNOAKED, Got It?

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 21, 2011 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

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    A wine that really wants you to know it is UNOAKED. Chardonnay Showdown post #2. 100% Chardonnay from Spain fermented in stainless steel vats. SRP of $12. Available online and at select retailers for $11. Sample received courtesy Wines of Navarra for review … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chardonnay, Spain, Spain - Navarra

    Otazu Chardonnay - A Wine From the Magic Kingdom

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 20, 2011 Last Updated: October 1, 2021

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    A wine from the Magic Kingdom. (Chardonnay Showdown post #1.) 100% Chardonnay fermented in stainless steel (no oak) from Spain. SRP of $14. Available online and at select retailers for as low as $12. Sample received courtesy Wines of Navarra for review purposes. From … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chardonnay, Spain, Spain - Navarra

    The Chardonnay Showdown!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 18, 2011 Last Updated: August 24, 2017

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    12 wines from 4 regions, but only 1 can emerge victorious. [Update: The RESULTS are in!] I have to admit, I'm not a huge fan of Chardonnay, but there are definitely times in the middle of summer that call out for a good bottle. For me this means that on those rare … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Chardonnay

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