This is Chardonnay, technically from the Loire Department, but we're talking closer to Lyon and Burgundy than to Vouvray or Chinon. It's not easy to find delicious, varietally correct, old school Chardonnay. 2008 Michel Brégeon Muscadet S èvre et Maine Sur Lie , $12.60, Kermit Lynch Imports. think it it is possible, yes. or $13.50 MORE >>

The main grapes of the region was Carignan, Cinsaut and Alicante Bouschet. Clairette and Ugni blanc have become the dominate grape varieties with some smaller plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Mouvedre and Syrah. Wine from Algeria! Who would'a thunk. Ok, for some reason I may have missed this in Geography class. MORE >>

Peacock Ridge wines are mainly produced from the lower, more protected slopes (between 180-250 metres above sea level). You will find many varietals at Waterkloof – Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Mouvedre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, all very balanced and perfectly delicious! “Dazzling!”. Waterkloof. News S. MORE >>

The shop is crammed with so many fine and fun wines that they mainly have to do these free tastings outside of the winter months, so the broad pavements of Boulevard Hausmann are at their most hospitable. Tissot also makes some lovely examples of Chardonnay. An academically interesting wine, but I preferred the chardonnays. MORE >>

Mark, who loves his Chardonnay, found his best of the day with the '07 Chard and the '07 Reserve Chard. short ride down to Wagner found more delicious '07 dry Riesling and an even better '07 semi-dry along with another Chardonnay for Mark, an '07 French oak-aged Reserve. Maybe both!! Turned out to be one of the highlights of the day. MORE >>