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As Cabernet Sauvignon is the king of reds, so is Chardonnay the king of white wines, for it makes consistently excellent, rich and complex whites. This is an amazingly versatile grape that grows well in a variety of locations throughout the world. In Burgundy, it is used for the exquisite whites, such as Montrachet, Meursault and Pouilly-Fuissè, and true Chablis; in Champagne it turns into Blanc de Blancs. Among the many other countries that have caught Chardonnay fever, Australia is especially strong. Chardonnay was introduced to California in the 1930s but didn't become popular until the 1970s. Areas such as Anderson Valley, Carneros, Monterey, Russian River, Santa Barbara and Santa Maria Valley, all closer to cooler maritime influences, are now producing wines far superior to those made a decade ago. Though there is a Mâconnais village called Chardonnay, no one agrees on the grape's origin—it may even be Middle Eastern. When well made, Chardonnay offers bold, ripe, rich and intense fruit flavors of apple, fig, melon, pear, peach, pineapple, lemon and grapefruit, along with spice, honey, butter, butterscotch and hazelnut flavors. Winemakers build more complexity into this easy-to-manipulate wine using common vinification techniques: barrel fermentation, sur lie aging during which the wine is left on its natural sediment, and malolactic fermentation (a process which converts tart malic acid to softer lactic acid). No other white table wine benefits as much from oak aging or barrel fermentation. Chardonnay grapes have a fairly neutral flavor, and because they are usually crushed or pressed and not fermented with their skins the way red wines are, whatever flavors emerge from the grape are extracted almost instantly after crushing. Red wines that soak with their skins for days or weeks through fermentation extract their flavors quite differently. Because Chardonnay is also a prolific producer that can easily yield 4 to 5 tons of high-quality grapes per acre, it is a cash cow for producers in every country where it's grown. Many American and Australian Chardonnays are very showy, well oaked and appealing on release, but they lack the richness, depth and concentration to age and have in fact evolved rather quickly, often losing their intensity and concentration within a year or two. Many vintners, having studied and recognized this, are now sharply reducing crop yields, holding tonnage down to 2 to 3 tons per acre in the belief that this will lead to greater concentration. The only downside to this strategy is that lower crop loads lead to significantly less wine to sell, therefore higher prices as well. Chardonnay's popularity has also led to a huge market of ordinary wines, so there's a broad range of quality to choose from in this varietal. There are a substantial number of domestic Chardonnays, which can range from simple and off-dry to more complex and sophisticated. The producer's name on the wine, and often its price, are indicators of the level of quality. 
The 2009 offerslush, luxurious aromas and flavors of melon, honeysuckle, apricot, pineapple and flint all held together with bright acidity, good structure and elegant balance.
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BN#422790
Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Brut builds on the 200-year winemaking tradition established by Champagne Louis Roederer in France. The first California sparkling wine produced by Roederer, the Anderson Valley Brut has established a reputation as one of California's premier sparklers. The Roederer Estate Brut is crisp and elegant with complex ... more
BN#120092
The 2009 Far Niente Chardonnay offers aromas of Meyer lemon, honeysuckle and melon layered with toasted hazelnut and nutmeg. The entry is oily, long and silky with clean, bright acidity and fresh, tropical fruit flavors supported by sweet toasted oak. more
BN#409075
A beautiful straw color gives way to a zesty nose of lemon, baked Red Delicious apples, and Tahitian vanilla. A vibrant and complex nose overall; this vintage has hints of clove and honeycomb wafting in the background. Full tropical fruit shows through on the palate: guava and breadfruit, with honey ... more
BN#291109
A clean, pure Chardonnay with apples and pear aromas a hint of sweetness, and a very clean finish. more
BN#247234
Looking for a Grand Cru white burgundy quality and taste at a ridiculous price? You gotta try this wine, we guarantee that you will love it! This Chardonnay, from the estate of a single small grower, is fresh and delicately fruity, with clean tropical fruit and apple notes, subtle, nutty ... more
BN#273272
Brilliantly clear with a beautiful golden-straw color, this Chardonnay invites you in with tempting aromas of pear tart, tropical passion fruit and lychee, along with wet gravel and a subtle oak spiciness. The palate opens round and fleshy with flavors of juicy peach and mouthwatering, big, citrus notes of pink ... more
BN#407896
Aromas of tropical fruit salad-pineapples, guava and bananas. Hints of lemon grass and citrus rind as well. Kiwi, lime and a hit of grassiness round out this very fruit forward Chardonnay. Drop the kids at a sitter and drink on a picnic with your significant other or at GNO (Girl’s ... more
BN#426227
The RRV is an area that produces some of California's most refined and distinctive Chardonnays. Pale straw yellow in color with hints of citrus and apple in the nose, perfectly balanced with bright, clean fruit upfront, superb depth mid-palate and finish that suggests Grand Cru white Burgundy. more
BN#265356
Style: Soft and supple yet refreshing
Aromas/Flavors: Pear and green apple with bright citrus leading to soft vanilla
Finish: Long & rich more
BN#455901
Alluring scents of lemon and other citrus fruits on the bouquet. The wine is stainless steel fermented to retain its fresh lively taste, with nice depth and mineral component which would suggest a Cru Chablis from France yet at a fraction of the cost. more
BN#192971
Ripe apples and citrus are balanced with lovely acidity and a long, lingering finish. A classic example of the russian river style of chardonnay; elegance and power at the same time.
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BN#245243
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