What are the best Chardonnay wines?

Best Chardonnay Under $30

• Chateau Ste Michelle Chardonnay. 4.5 out of 5 stars.
• Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay. 4.8 out of 5 stars.
• J Lohr Chardonnay Riverstone. 4.4 out of 5 stars.
• Cambria Chardonnay Katherine’s Vineyard.
• Kendall Jackson Chardonnay.
• La Crema Chardonnay Sonoma Coast.
• River Road Chardonnay Sonoma.
• Bogle Chardonnay.

What is a really good Chardonnay?

Best Overall: 2018 Benovia Chardonnay Russian River Royally complex and under $50, this golden straw-colored bottle drinks like a wine twice its value. Oaky and lemony with great minerality, there are notes of pear, citrus and vanilla.

What is the best California Chardonnay?

7 Best California Chardonnay Wines

1. Marcassin Marcassin Vineyard Chardonnay.
2. Aubert East Side Russian River Chardonnay.
3. Calera Central Coast Chardonnay.
4. Peter Michael Point Rouge Chardonnay.
5. Jarvis Estate Finch Hollow Chardonnay.
6. Ramey Sonoma Coast Chardonnay.
7. Best Budget Option California Chardonnay: Kendall-Jackson.

What is the best Chardonnay wine?

“Best Chardonnay For The Money” Double Dog Dare Chardonnay. California- A good, fruity wine with pears, lemons, and ripe apples. Personality dominates this pleasant, medium-bodied wine. Buttercream Chardonnay. Beverage Dynamics-California – “True to its name, immediately your nose and palate are immersed in buttery, oaky, creamy flavors and textures. Pacific Peak Chardonnay. California – Do not let the reasonable price deceive you, this crisp and refreshing Chardonnay offers tremendous value.

What does Chardonnay taste like?

Chardonnay tastes buttery when it’s oak-aged. A flavor compound called vanillan adds vanilla flavor to the wine. The creamy and buttery texture comes from a process called malolactic fermentation (which happens while the wine ages in oak).

What are the most popular wines in the US?

Chardonnay is a medium to full-bodied white wine that is grown globally but holds its own as the most popular wine varietal in America.

What are the best American wines?

Best American Wines $15 & Under: Merlot & Pinot Noir Merlot 2013 Columbia Crest Grand Estates Columbia Valley Merlot ($11) 2014 Clos du Bois North Coast Merlot ($12) 2014 Raymond R Collection California Merlot ($12) Pinot Noir 2013 Castle Rock Mendocino Pinot Noir ($12) 2013 Mark West California Pinot Noir ($11)