From Chateau Montelena, the vineyard featured in the movie Bottle Shock , and winner of the 1976 Judgement in Paris, comes this 2007 Chardonnay loaded with lemon rinds, apricot, apples, melon, pineapple, slate and smooth buttery flavors, with oak, spice and vanilla reflecting a long complex finish. Salute MORE >>

This 100% Chardonnay from Macari Vineyards in Mattituck, NY, on the North Fork of Long Island, is an attractive combination of apple and citrus. Pale straw colors reflect fresh warm-weather aromas of Granny Smith apples, lemon rinds, and lime, accompanied by flavors of kiwi, pineapple and green plum. and 12% alcohol. MORE >>

Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher used their Friday WSJ column to blast a hole in the side of the barrel that is American Chardonnay, calling it, “simple, sweet, alcoholic and false.&# We did not find cutthroat competition on price among higher-end American Chardonnay. Chardonnay Has No Bargain Bin “ Tags: American wine MORE >>

Recently I received two chardonnays from Fess Parker (both Ashley's / Sta Rita Hills). According to the tech sheets, much of the winemaking techniques were similar, with both Fess Parker Chardonnay wines seeing the same time in wood, yet the cooperage was different. Acidity is medium and the finish is long and rich. Really fabulous. MORE >>

The morning began with an introduction by vivacious Master Sommelier Evan Goldsmith -- and then a tasting of both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from his collection of site-specific bottlings from Sonoma and Mendocino counties ($30-$60 SRP). News california chardonnay evan goldsmith greg la follette pinot noirscallops. MORE >>