Although still popular among casual wine drinkers, Chardonnay has taken a few hits to its reputation in recent years. The more committed wine drinking public
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Budget Wine Review: Root and Vine Chardonnay California 2015
I often complain about the homogeneity of “Big Wine” brands, but this Gallo brand Chardonnay is just weird. The nose is dominated by apricot notes,
Budget Wine Review: Pacific Crest Centennial Trail Chardonnay Columbia Valley 2015
A winsome face belies subterranean nervous energy in this warm weather Chardonnay. Pretty aromas of pear, apple and hazelnut are caressed by lemon highlights. In the mouth
Budget Wine Review: Clos du Bois Chardonnay California 2016
Clos du Bois helped put Alexander Valley on the wine map in the 1970’s. Today it is a large production winery, part of Constellation’s stable.
Budget Wine: Glen Ellen Reserve Chardonnay 2014
A classic cheap Chardonnay from California, this shows ripe pear, melon, and a little butterscotch. It’s advertised as “sunshine in a glass” and that is
Virginia Chardonnay: Pollak Vineyards 2015 vs. Cardinal Point Hopped NV
You are reading that right—a hopped Chardonnay, unoaked and filtered through cascade hops at two points in the vinification process. Everyone needs a gimmick I