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Chardonnay

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Chardonnay is a versatile grape. In cold regions such as Chablis, it shows crisp acidity and flavours of green hay with the flinty notes typical of the terroir - the wine even has a green tinge. Just 100 miles south, in the Côte de Beaune, the white Burgundies are much riper and richer, reflecting warmer conditions and the increasing use of oak.

Chardonnay wines taste very different when the vines are grown in hot climates such as those in the plains of California and Australia. The conditions ensure ripe grapes, which lead to high levels of alcohol in the wine, and rich flavours of peach, melon, citrus and tropical fruits. In the 1980’s and 1990’s many New World winemakers responded to these bold flavours with equally bold use of oak, ageing the wine for long periods in new oak barrels. The cheap way to add oakiness would be the addition of staves or wood chips to wine in stainless steel containers. The intention was to impart complexity to the wines by introducing desirable aromas of vanilla, caramel, and butteriness. Too often the result tasted like chewing on a piece of wood, and this led to something of a consumer backlash against heavy, oaky Chardonnays. Winemakers in Australia and New Zealand reacted with completely unoaked Chardonnays from cooler climates, whereas in the United States there was more emphasis on controlling the oaking process. Thus they experimented with oak from different sources (French, American, Central European oaks all have different effects on wine), with different treatments (for instance toasting the barrels imparts smokiness and toast flavours) and reduced the oak influence by using bigger barrels (which have less oak per volume of wine), oaking only some of the wine in the blend, or using a mix of harsh new oak and older barrels.
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Food Pairing: Pairs well with any poultry and Vietnamese cuisine. Wonderful with fruits, strong cheeses and capers. Also works beautifully with grilled freshwater fish. On a hot day, a very cold chardonnay served with a plate of figs, balsamic vinegar, and a salty hard
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Humanitas Wine Company
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2006 Humanitas 'Oak Free' Monterey Chardonnay
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Elliston Vineyards
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2002 Chardonnay

Flavors of crisp apple and tropical fruit followed by vanilla bean and spicy cinnamon. Alder smoked trout, Brie and walnuts or acorn squash with bacon are enhanced by this juicy Ch ...moreardonnay.

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Copeland Creek Vineyards
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2004 Chardonnay
Sonoma Coast

Grown in sunny Sonoma County in our well-drained soil next to Copeland Creek, the flavor in these grapes fully develops in an extended season made possible by the cooling morning f ...moreog and afternoon breezes off the nearby Pacific Ocean. After fermenting and aging in 100% French oak barrels, our Chardonnay matures into a wine that is soft and bright, subtle and creamy. Layers of ripe fruit, oak, and butter promise a silky smooth finish in this engaging wine.

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Ravenswood Winery
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2005 Chardonnay
Sonoma County



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De Loach Vineyards
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2006 Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Russian River Valley

Ambrosial scents greet you from the glass; ripe fruit flavors of Bartlett pear, Macintosh apple and Meyer lemon offer substantial counterpoints to beautifully suggestive French oak ...more components of cinnamon, nutmeg, and hazelnut. This mouthwatering wine shows a delightful complexity. The rich, creamy mid-palate is framed by a well-balanced acid tannin structure leading to a brilliant clean finish that leaves you wanting more.

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Laguna Canyon Winery
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2005 Chardonnay
Lodi

Medium-bodied with lots of vanilla and toasty character, this wine is well balanced with citrus undertones. This makes a good table wine that pairs well with pasta dishes, chicken ...moreand barbequed sausages. Serve chilled but not cold. Enjoy it with your best meat dish, good old cheese or even with a chocolate after dinner. Perfect with polenta and Gorgonzola.

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Brutocao Cellars
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2006 Chardonnay, Bliss Vineyard
Mendocino

Classic Bliss Vineyard green apple, ripe honeydew and lemongrass flavors adorn our 2006 rendition of Brutocao home ranch Chardonnay. Aged in natural French oak for 6 months to comb ...moreine depth of texture with succulent fruit, the result is a perfect partner for fun with food, family and friends.



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Calera Wine Company
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2006 Chardonnay
Central Coast

The 2006 Central Coast Chardonnay is wonderfully vibrant. Bright, fresh varietal aromas are accented with notes of citrus, pineapple and exotic tropical fruits. On the palate excel ...morelent structure and balance promote the wine's intriguing combination of ripe fruit flavors, accented with floral notes and a subtle touch of oak.

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Iverson Vineyards and Winery
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2006 Chardonnay
Fair Play

A full-bodied white wine with a pleasant balance of clean flavorings. We made this one in Stainless to allow the true flavors of the Chardonnay grapes shine through.

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Winery By The Creek
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2006 Chardonnay
El Dorado

A traditional California Chardonnay. Beautiful satisfying texture, rich flavors balanced by domestic and French oak.

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Perry Creek Winery
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2006 Chardonnay
El Dorado County

Fresh and lively aromas of apricot, banana, and pineapple. Crisp hints of creamy smokyness and minerality on the palate. A very typical, approachable, and animating Chardonnay

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Borghese Vineyard
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2009 Castello di Borghese Estate Chardonnay
Estate bottled at Long Island's first and finest

New Release. Hints of lemon, butter, cream and vanilla meld to create a gracious well-balanced dinner wine.

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Bianchi Vineyards
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2004 Edna Valley Chardonnay
Edna Valley

This lovely wine has floral aromas of citus, pineapple and kiwi, followed by a creamy, toasty finish. 62% oak barrel fermented and sur-lie aged for six months. It is superbly blanc ...moreed and intensely flavored.

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John Christopher Cellars
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2005 Chardonnay - Livermore Valley
Karen's Vineyard, Livermore Valley

This is a Chardonnay for those who crave the classic style of a buttery, yet fruit balanced wine. Full malolactic fermentation as well as french oak barrel aging for 9 months make ...morethis wine a winner! Try it with smoked salmon for a fantastic meal!

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Chateau Souverain
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2006 Chardonnay
Alexander Valley

Peach, pear and pineapple fill the nose of this Chardonnay. On the palate the wine is creamy and round with luscious flavors of lemon and pear that harmonize with notes of vanilla ...morebean and spice. The wine has bright acidity and long, lingering finish.

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Fenton Herriott Vineyards
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2005 Chardonnay
El Dorado

An exceptionally well-balanced, medium-bodied white varietal. A distinctive grapefruit-green plum nose leading into creamy pear sweetness with toasted French oak and vanilla accen ...morets with a pleasant crisp finish.

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Bent Creek Winery
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2005 Chardonnay
Livermore Valley

Our Chardonnay balances Golden Delicious apple, and pear flavors and aromas with subtle toasty notes. A buttery finish caresses the palette. Aged in a combination of French oak bar ...morerels and stainless steel.

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Carneros Creek Winery
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2001 Gavin Vineyards Chardonnay
Carneros

The Gavin Vineyard is comprised of two blocks adjacent to the winery on the Napa side of the Carneros, also within the boundaries of the Napa Valley appellation. These vines produc ...moree low yields of fruit, and wines with concentrated flavors. We harvested into small bins, and went directly to the press with whole clusters to minimize handling. A regime of gentle pressing, a short settling period, and barrel fermentation with a wide array of yeasts, helped to create complexity while preserving the inherent character of the fruit. Extended sur-lies aging added richness and toast flavors to the wine, while helping to integrate the French oak notes with the fruit. The result is a bold and complex wine with forward citrus and tropical fruit notes layered with yeasty toast and sweet oak in the finish.

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Ironstone Vineyards
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2005 Reserve Chardonnay
Calaveras County

The 2004 Reserve Chardonnay is a classic Chardonnay full of expressive flavors and aromas. Exhibiting fine mineral qualities that are a hallmark of grapes produced in the Sierra Fo ...moreothills, the Reserve Chardonnay has an extremely concentrated tropical fruit flavor with nuances of butterscotch, vanilla and ripe apple. The nose opens with savory scents of butter toffee and vanilla followed by exotic notes of spice and melon.

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Zahtila Vineyards
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2006 Chardonnay
Napa Valley

The Chardonnay grapes in our 2006 vintage are sourced from a combination of vineyards in St. Helena and Carneros in Napa Valley. This wine is made without malolactic fermentation, ...moreand is bright, crisp, and filled with tropical notes. There’s a touch of mineral on the nose and it is a lovely, pale yellow color. Barrel aged for seven months in 80% new French oak.

$18.00  
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Creamy pear, apple, melon, and tropical overtones float elegantly on a silky, balanced crispness in our 2006 Estate Chardonnay. This intensely managed vintage from the vineyards surrounding our winery bestowed a very light crop, yielding the fullest flavors and exceptional richness.

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