Like it or hate it, there’s no denying that chardonnay is the world’s most important white grape.
While some can break the bank price-wise, others are remarkable affordable.
Price key:$=less than $20$$= $20-40$$$=$40-60$$$$=above $60
Quality key:* = decent wine** = very good wine*** = superb wine****= elite VALUE = exceptional quality for the money
Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay, Sonoma ’23** $VALUE
(A long-time crowd pleaser, big fleshy chard with rich tropical flavors)
Rocklin Ranch Chardonnay, Monterey ’23 ** $
(Big, balanced chard with tropical fruit notes, classic butterscotch finish)
WINE OF THE WEEK:
Lowe Vineyards Chardonnay, Maryland ’22**1/2 $$
(Pleasantly lean, with notes of jasmine, yellow apple and brioche, quality)
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