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October 2020 - US Chardonnay

October 2020 - US Chardonnay
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Reynolds Family Winery 2018 Chardonnay
94 points
$36
Reynolds Family Winery
2018 Chardonnay
Yellow straw color. Aromas and flavors of honeycrisp apples, apple blossom, graham cracker crust, and lemon meringue with a satiny, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a tingling, intriguing, medium-length finish evoking shades of apricot-orange chutney with moderate oak flavor. A bright, vivacious Napa Chardonnay; aerate and drink now or cellar for a few years for peak enjoyment.
94 points $36
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Kirkland Signature 2018 Chardonnay
93 points
$12
Best Buy
Kirkland Signature
2018 Chardonnay
Pale golden straw color. Oaky aromas and flavors of whipped cream, apricot, Poire Williams, vanilla bean, honeycomb, and hints of espresso with a satiny, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a seamless, complex, medium-long finish with heavy oak flavor. A silky, dreamy Chardonnay with great integration of fruit flavors and luxury oak.
93 points $12 Best Buy
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Williamsburg Winery 2019 Wessex Hundred Chardonnay
92 points
$28
Williamsburg Winery
2019 Wessex Hundred Chardonnay
Yellow straw color. Aromas and flavors of buttered corn bread, toasty apple pastry, baked peach, and oak with a velvety, crisp, dryish light-to-medium body and a sleek, medium-length finish conveying nuances of pineapple with no oak flavor. A highly pairable Chardonnay with big oak, great acidity and juicy fruit.
92 points $28
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Levendi 2017 Chardonnay
92 points
$40
Levendi
2017 Chardonnay
Golden straw color. Inviting aromas and flavors of mango muffin, honey drizzle, spiced butter-poached pears, and coconut flakes with a velvety, crisp, fruity full body and a smooth, subtle, long finish with impressions of pineapple upside down cake, toasted pecans, peach nectar, and caramel corn with heavy oak flavor. A complex Napa Chardonnay that drinks wonderfully on its own and will pair beautifully with the meal of your choosing.
92 points $40
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Chloe 2018 Chardonnay
91 points
$16
Best Buy
Chloe
2018 Chardonnay
Straw color. Aromas of white chocolate draped nougat, almond icing, candied pineapple, nutmeg, and ginger with a velvety, vibrant, fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, refreshing, medium-length creme anglaise on toast and petit fours finish with well-integrated, coating tannins and heavy oak flavor. A delicately creamy and vibrant Chardonnay with sweet aromatics and a velvety finish.
91 points $16 Best Buy
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69 Miles 2019 Chardonnay
91 points
$19
69 Miles
2019 Chardonnay
Bright gold color. Aromas and flavors of peach preserves, heirloom apple, salted caramel, hints of rose, and herbal tea with a velvety, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a sleek, interesting, medium-long finish with notes of hints of bacon with moderate oak flavor. A ripe, balanced Chardonnay with great juicy character.
91 points $19
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Bargetto 2019 Regan Vineyards Reserve Chardonnay
91 points
$35
Bargetto
2019 Regan Vineyards Reserve Chardonnay
Light gold color. Toasty aromas of lemon zest, spiced apples, roasted hazelnuts, and espresso beans with a round, fruity medium body and a tingling, layered, medium-long pumpkin loaf and buttercream-frosted spice cake finish with moderate oak flavor. A rich, coating Chardonnay with velvety oaky notes and lots of buttery malo-lactic flavors.
91 points $35
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South Coast 2018 Sans Chene Chardonnay
90 points
$18
Best Buy
South Coast
2018 Sans Chene Chardonnay
Bright pale straw green color. Tropical aromas and flavors of baked pineapple, toasted meringue, and apricot-mango yogurt with a satiny, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a silky, stimulating, medium-length finish with accents of peach pie, sweet guava, spiced apple chutney, and orange zest with a suggestion of oak flavor. A juicy, tropical palate pleaser.
90 points $18 Best Buy
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Dog Ear 2018 Chardonnay
90 points
$24
Dog Ear
2018 Chardonnay
Golden yellow color. Oaky aromas and flavors of vanilla, tonka bean, banana custard tart, and spiced pineapple with a velvety, vibrant, fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, interesting, medium-long finish manifesting nuances of lemon cream pie, pineapple custard, and mango on coconut sticky rice with well-integrated, medium tannins and heavy oak flavor. An oak-laden, vanilla-centric Chardonnay with bright pops of juicy tropical fruit.
90 points $24
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Publix Premium 2017 Chardonnay
90 points
$24
Publix Premium
2017 Chardonnay
Bright golden yellow color. Aromas of caramel buttercream, dark roasted coffee bean, spiced apple cake, and condensed milk with a velvety, vibrant, fruity medium body and a smooth, elegant, medium-long iced tea with lemon finish with heavy oak flavor. A decadent, creamy oaky RRV Chardonnay you crave.
90 points $24
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McIlroy 2019 Chardonnay
90 points
$25
McIlroy
2019 Chardonnay
Bright gold color. Aromas of fresh pineapple, apricot fruit leather, speculoos cookies, honey roasted macadamia nut, and dulce de leche with a velvety, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a sleek, compelling, medium-long spiced pumpkin loaf, french vanilla gelato, and toasted challah finish with heavy oak flavor. A creamy, rich and balanced Chardonnay that delivers.
90 points $25
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Prescription Vineyards 2018 Chardonnay
89 points
$19
Prescription Vineyards
2018 Chardonnay
Bright yellow straw color. Aromas of hints of pear, banana custard, goats milk caramel, fresh basil, and cut grass with a round, vibrant, fruity light-to-medium body and a nuanced, medium-long crisp spice cookies, tonka bean, pecan praline, and coconut layer bar finish with moderate oak flavor. A rich, stylish Chardonnay with aromas that jump from the glass.
89 points $19
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Cocobon Vineyards 2018 Roasted Oak Chardonnay
88 points
$6
Best Buy
Cocobon Vineyards
2018 Roasted Oak Chardonnay
Yellow straw color. Fruity aromas and flavors of apple fritter, toasted marshmallow with caramel, banana nut muffin, pineapple smoothie, and vanilla bean with a satiny, crisp, fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, medium-length finish displaying accents of toasted hazelnut and mocha with moderate oak flavor. A rush of sweet oaky aromas makes this a solid choice for California Chardonnay fans.
88 points $6 Best Buy
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It’s a Headsnapper 2018 Chardonnay
88 points
$9
Best Buy
It’s a Headsnapper
2018 Chardonnay
Pale yellow straw color. Fruity aromas and flavors of ripe golden apples, dried pineapple, starfruit, graham cracker, and hints of dried apricot with a satiny, bright, fruity light-to-medium body and a polished, interesting, medium-long finish with notes of vanilla custard and wafer cookies with coating tannins and light oak flavor. A silky-smooth Chardonnay with fresh, bright fruit aromas.
88 points $9 Best Buy
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Harken 2019 Barrel-Fermented Chardonnay
88 points
$14
Best Buy
Harken
2019 Barrel-Fermented Chardonnay
Golden yellow color. Fruity aromas and flavors of caramel corn, butter-poached pineapple, spice cookies, hints of espresso, and baked peach with a satiny, bright, fruity light-to-medium body and an even, interesting, medium-length finish with notes of coconut with moderate oak flavor. A juicy, fruity chardonnay with a nice oaky backbone.
88 points $14 Best Buy
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Slow Press 2018 Chardonnay
88 points
$16
Slow Press
2018 Chardonnay
Golden straw color. Aromas and flavors of graham crackers with spiced apple compote, spiced pineapple, and toasted meringue with a satiny, crisp, fruity light-to-medium body and a silky, engaging, medium-length finish evoking notes of toasted and buttered pound cake with a suggestion of oak flavor. A solid Chardonnay that hits all the fruity, toasty spicy notes you crave.
88 points $16
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Williamsburg Winery 2019 Acte 12 Of 1619 Chardonnay
88 points
$22
Williamsburg Winery
2019 Acte 12 Of 1619 Chardonnay
Golden straw color. Aromas and flavors of golden apple, toasted marshmallow, cinnamon-dusted puff pastry, candied pineapple and banana, and starfruit with a satiny, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity light body and a graceful, interesting, medium-long finish manifesting accents of peach cobbler with moderate oak flavor. A bright and shining Chardonnay with rich toasty notes complimented by a tropical rush of mouthwatering acidity.
88 points $22
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Rock View 2019 Reserve Chardonnay
88 points
$24
Rock View
2019 Reserve Chardonnay
Yellow straw color. Sweet aromas and flavors of vanilla buttercream, speculoos cookies, buttered toast, dulce de leche alfajores, baklava, and sugared almonds with a velvety, fruity medium-to-full body and a warming, intriguing, medium-length finish with overtones of pineapple custard with moderate oak flavor. A fruit forward, balanced Chardonnay with creamy, toasty oak.
88 points $24
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Williamsburg Winery 2019 Limited Release Chardonnay
88 points
$28
Williamsburg Winery
2019 Limited Release Chardonnay
Yellow straw color. Aromas of golden apples, cedar chest, buttercream, honey, and frangipani with a supple, dry thin body and a seamless, brisk lemon spritz and oak finish with light oak flavor. Bright acidity makes this a food friendly Chardonnay that pairs effortlessly.
88 points $28
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Paradise Ridge 2016 Vineyard Select Chardonnay
88 points
$45
Paradise Ridge
2016 Vineyard Select Chardonnay
Bright golden green color. Aromas and flavors of bruleed lemon and golden kiwi with a satiny, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, medium-long finish displaying notes of tart pineapple chutney and sesame with a suggestion of oak flavor. A bright, quenching Chardonnay with pure fruit flavor.
88 points $45
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Bucket List NV Chardonnay
87 points
$8
Best Buy
Bucket List
NV Chardonnay
Medium straw color. Aromas and flavors of frosted apple spice cake, hints of candied citrus, and caramel cookies with a satiny, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, medium-length finish with notes of tea with lemon with light oak flavor. A juicy, oaky Chardonnay pleaser with bright acidity.
87 points $8 Best Buy
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Golden Winery 2019 Chardonnay
87 points
$12
Golden Winery
2019 Chardonnay
Yellow straw color. Aromas of apple cake, caramelized pineapple, fresh challah, and ginger cookies with a satiny, crisp, fruity light body and a silky, amusing, medium-length peach tea, honey, and sliced banana finish with light oak flavor. A light, fruity, appetizing Monterey Chardonnay for sipping and pairing.
87 points $12
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Grgich Hills 2017 Chardonnay
87 points
$43
Grgich Hills
2017 Chardonnay
Yellow straw color. Smoky aromas and flavors of struck match, charred pineapple and nuts, cornichons, and jasmine with a supple, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a smooth, odd, medium-length finish with nuances of grilled green apple and lemon, pickled pineapple and jalapeño, creme brulee crust, and smoked nuts and cedar with dusty tannins and moderate oak flavor. A bold smoky Chardonnay for grilled fare.
87 points $43
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Steeple Street 2018 Chardonnay
86 points
$18.99
Steeple Street
2018 Chardonnay
Yellow straw color. Aromas and flavors of plantains, ripe pear, caramel on yogurt, marshmallow, and graham cracker with a silky, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light body and a smooth, buoyant finish with accents of ghee with a suggestion of oak flavor. A gulpable Chardonnay for anytime enjoyment.
86 points $18.99
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Monte De Oro 2019 Galway Vineyard Chardonnay
86 points
$24
Monte De Oro
2019 Galway Vineyard Chardonnay
Pale old gold color. Aromas of sesame-honey candies, baked plantains, pecans, wild citrus, and caramel with a satiny, vibrant, dryish light-to-medium body and an effortless, interesting, carefree sunflower seeds, lemon custard, and pineapple finish with a suggestion of oak flavor. A distinctive hot climate Chardonnay with intriguing flavors.
86 points $24
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Bay Bridge Vineyards NV Chardonnay
85 points
$3
Best Buy
Bay Bridge Vineyards
NV Chardonnay
Straw color. Aromas of ripe pear, yellow plum, vanilla-caramel, and fried sage with a satiny, crisp, fruity light-to-medium body and an even, interesting, breezy marshmallow and lemon jellies finish with a suggestion of oak flavor. A solid New World Chardonnay with balanced acid and autumnal flavors.
85 points $3 Best Buy
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Barefoot NV Chardonnay
85 points
$6.99
Barefoot
NV Chardonnay
Golden straw color. Aromas of pineapple cake, coconut buttercream, and toast with a supple, crisp, dryish light body and a smooth, brisk finish with light oak flavor. A creamy, toasty and tropical California Chardonnay that hits the spot.
85 points $6.99
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Cursive 2018 Chardonnay
85 points
$9
Cursive
2018 Chardonnay
Light gold color. Fruity aromas and flavors of vanilla pound cake, caramel on pear, pineapple buttercream, and honey with a satiny, crisp, fruity medium body and a smooth, medium-length finish with notes of cream soda with coating tannins and moderate oak flavor. A boldly fruity Chardonnay with kisses of vanilla.
85 points $9
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Tailor Made 2018 Chardonnay
85 points
$15
Tailor Made
2018 Chardonnay
Golden straw color. Aromas and flavors of dried pineapple, parchment, and caramel-nut chews with a silky, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a graceful, quick finish manifesting notes of diced apples with moderate oak flavor. A Chardonnay quaffer for fans of oaky California styles.
85 points $15
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Concannon Vineyard 2018 Chardonnay
85 points
$16
Concannon Vineyard
2018 Chardonnay
Golden straw color. Aromas of pineapple-peach salsa, green tea, and buttered popcorn with a satiny, crisp, fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, breezy apple pastry finish with a suggestion of oak flavor. A fruity, wide-appealing Chardonnay for the gang.
85 points $16
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Oak Leaf NV Chardonnay
84 points
$3
Best Buy
Oak Leaf
NV Chardonnay
Straw color. Aromas and flavors of pickled apples, dill, white tea, and honey with a supple, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light body and a smooth, crisp finish conveying suggestions of jicama with no oak flavor. A crisp and clean Chardonnay for anytime refreshment.
84 points $3 Best Buy
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Frey 2019 Sun & Rain Chardonnay
84 points
$15
Frey
2019 Sun & Rain Chardonnay
Yellow straw color. Aromas and flavors of roasted agave, baked plantains, apple-raisin bread pudding, and caramel with a velvety, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a sleek, interesting, medium-length finish with overtones of hints of carob with moderate oak flavor. A very distinctive Chardonnay with rich roasty character and velvety texture.
84 points $15
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Mumbo Jumbo 2018 Chardonnay
84 points
$20
Mumbo Jumbo
2018 Chardonnay
Golden straw color. Aromas of apple compote, candied ginger, buttery pastry, and walnut praline with a slightly chewy, crisp, fruity light-to-medium body and a sleek, relaxed lemon custard finish with moderate oak flavor. A fruity, oaky Chardonnay for anytime sipping.
84 points $20
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Three Wishes NV Chardonnay
83 points
$3
Best Buy
Three Wishes
NV Chardonnay
Yellow straw color. Aromas of apple-studded oatmeal, dried lemon, and graham cracker with a lean, soft, dryish thin body and a smooth, brisk tinned apples and butter finish with no oak flavor. A soft white quaffer to serve with a good chill.
83 points $3 Best Buy
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Frey 2018 Spin Chardonnay
83 points
$15
Frey
2018 Spin Chardonnay
Old gold color. Funky aromas and flavors of roasted agave, root beer, dulce de leche yogurt, fruit cake, and hay with a supple, soft, dry light body and a seamless, interesting, short finish with light oak flavor. A wild, distinctive Chardonnay for the adventurous.
83 points $15
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Quail Oak NV Chardonnay
82 points
$8
Quail Oak
NV Chardonnay
Pale straw color. Aromas of fresh cotton, vanilla cream, and hints of grapefruit with a supple, crisp, dryish light body and a seamless, brisk sweet apple turnover finish with a suggestion of oak flavor. A crisp and easy-going wine that refreshes.
82 points $8
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Tailor Made 2018 Creamy Chardonnay
82 points
$15
Tailor Made
2018 Creamy Chardonnay
Golden straw color. Sweet aromas and flavors of vanilla taffy, marzipan, and yogurt covered raisins and ntus with a satiny, crisp, fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, fast finish with notes of Jordan almonds with moderate oak flavor. An almost off-dry Chardonnay quaffer with big vanilla notes.
82 points $15
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Heart of Gold 2017 Chardonnay
81 points
$19
Heart of Gold
2017 Chardonnay
Bright gold color. Aromas and flavors of vanilla pound cake, lemon curd, and almond cookies with a supple, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a silky, breezy finish that shows shades of pineapple pastry and whipped sweet cream with heavy oak flavor. A sweeter Chardonnay style to accompany spicier foods.
81 points $19
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Williamsburg Winery 2019 Stainless Steel Fermented Chardonnay
81 points
$19
Williamsburg Winery
2019 Stainless Steel Fermented Chardonnay
Straw green color. Aromas and flavors of dried apples, pears, toffee, lager beer, and mango lassi with a supple, soft, petillant, dryish light-to-medium body and a polished, breezy finish with a suggestion of oak flavor. A soft-natured Chardonnay that tickles the palate.
81 points $19
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Paradise Ridge 2018 Chardonnay
81 points
$30
Paradise Ridge
2018 Chardonnay
Yellow straw color. Aromas and flavors of diced pear, cannabis, key lime, and green onion with a supple, crisp, dryish light body and a smooth, breezy finish with suggestions of coriander seed with no oak flavor. A gentle, pair-with-anything Chardonnay.
81 points $30
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