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March 2023 - US Chardonnay

March 2023 - US Chardonnay
This month's Wine feature is US Chardonnay Wines

US Chardonnay Reviews

Canoe Ridge Vineyard 2021 Expedition Chardonnay
94 points
$15
Best Buy
A delightfully balanced and elegant Chardonnay that will be quite versatile, balancing New World tropical fruit and Old World acidity.
94 points $15 Best Buy
Pride Mountain 2021  Chardonnay
93 points
An elegant and well balanced Chardonnay with judicious use of oak and fresh ripe fruit; suitable for every occasion where wine can be enjoyed.
City Winery 2021 Harmony Drops Chardonnay
93 points
$28
The fruit and acid are sufficient to hold up to the oak making this an incredibly pleasing example of Sonoma Chardonnay that will be a BTG star.
Bianchi 2021 Signature Selection Chardonnay
93 points
$29
Fresh fruit carries the moderate acidity through a round body with a finish that lingers on; a pleasingly rich Chardonnay with ripe fruit flavors.
City Winery 2020 Cuveé Scopus Reserve Single Vineyard Chardonnay
93 points
$32
Orchard fruit dominant with great acidity and a deft influence of oak; this Chardonnay highlights the gorgeous qualities of mountain fruit.
Adastra 2019  Chardonnay
93 points
$45
Rich, vibrant, and slightly sweet oak aromas and flavors, but incredibly well-executed and exactly what consumers desire from this style.
King Estate 2021  Chardonnay
92 points
$22
Some riper New World fruit but balanced with crisp acidity and a delicate touch of oak that nicely accentuates rather obscures the fruit.
Longboard Vineyards 2021 Rochioli Vineyard Chardonnay
92 points
$50
A soft, supple Chardonnay sipper with nicely framed oak and fine fruit.
Red Thread 2021 Starscape Vineyard Chardonnay
92 points
$56
Rich fruit flavors that skew a little tropical with excellent oak balance and crisp acidity; exactly what you expect for the quality of Russian River fruit.
City Winery 2020 Harmony Drops Chardonnay
91 points
$26
Center of the bulls eye, this is exactly everything you want and expect from a Cali Chardonnay BTG.
Soléna Estate 2021  Chardonnay
91 points
$30
With balanced fruit, oak and malolactic flavors,this is a nice everyday 'does a little bit of everything' Chardonnay.
McIlroy 2021 Aquarius Ranch Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay
91 points
$42
A nice example of RRV Chardonnay with a pleasing combination of rich tropical fruit and finessefully toasty oak.
Waterbrook 2020  Chardonnay
90 points
$16
Best Buy
A deliciously drinkable, creamy, toasty, and tropical Chardonnay for everyday pleasure.
90 points $16 Best Buy
Colloca Estate Winery 2020 Lake Effect Single Vineyard Chardonnay
90 points
$24
A touch heavy on the toasted oak for the fruit quality but the fruit and acid hold their own and still shine through.
Replica 2020 Coles Valley Vineyard Chardonnay
89 points
$17
A ripe and vibrant expression of Chardonnay that is dry but expresses cheerfully candied notes.
McGrail Vineyards 2021 Family Chardonnay
89 points
$32
A pleasant oak influence gives a riper feel to the notes of orchard fruit, stone fruit, and warm tropical fruits at play.
Atelier 2021  Chardonnay
89 points
$44
An excellent balance of ripe fruit and balanced oak that should please anyone that loves Chardonnay.
Dry Creek Vineyard 2021 DCV Block 10 Chardonnay
89 points
$45
A crowd pleasing Russian River bottle for your next gathering with friends.
City Winery 2019 Signature Series Chards of Glass Cuvee Scopus Single Vineyard Chardonnay
89 points
$70
Needs a decant for the SO2 to blow off, but once the wine can breathe there are lovely layers of orchard fruit and rich oak.
Keenan 2020 Spring Mountain District Chardonnay
88 points
Good fruit and acid on this wine accent a rich tapestry of flavors; the oak seems youthful here and will likely integrate and become better with decanting or cellar time.
Waterbrook 2021 Reserve Chardonnay
88 points
$22
A nice creamy, nutty Chardonnay with an instant sippable appeal.
McGrail Vineyards 2021 Charlie Rae Lucky 8 Vineyards Chardonnay
88 points
$38
A more decadent style of Chardonnay with pronounced tropical fruits that are almost candied; this would be awesome for a dessert cheese course.
Charles Smith 2021 Eve Chardonnay
87 points
$14
Best Buy
A lean, quaffable Chardonnay with ample fruit tannins.
87 points $14 Best Buy
Duck Pond 2021  Chardonnay
87 points
$14
Best Buy
Zippy, food friendly acidity with crisp orchard fruit and a pleasing vanilla sweetness on the nose to draw you in make up this Chardonnay.
87 points $14 Best Buy
Dreaming Tree 2020  Chardonnay
87 points
$16
A nicely composed, buttery style Chardonnay well suited for a sip and chill session.
Damiani Wine Cellars 2020  Chardonnay
87 points
$18
Bright oak flavors balance with a tangy acidity; this Chardonnay would please most California Chard drinkers.
Armstrong Valley Winery 2021 Estate Reserve French Oak Fermented And Aged Chardonnay
86 points
$21
Good acid on a structurally correct Chardonnay that shows notes of French oak.
Pearmund Cellars 2019 Old Vine Meriwether Vineyard Chardonnay
86 points
$34
A Chardonnay carrying rich barrel characteristics with loads of toasted brioche and vanilla.
Arrowhead Spring Vineyards 2021 Estate Chardonnay
85 points
$15
This Chardonnay really comes into its own on the palate with zesty acidity and a lovely finish.
Hope Tree NV  Chardonnay
84 points
$7
A serviceable Chardonnay; serve with a good chill.
Cupcake 2021  Chardonnay
84 points
$10
Crushable industry standard Chardonnay for a pleasant table wine.
The Great Oregon Wine Company 2021 Rascal Chardonnay
84 points
$15
Sweet oak notes mingle with the light fruit aromas; this wine would be a nice summer patio addition for any California Chardonnay drinker.
Armstrong Valley Winery 2020 Estate Reserve Naked Chardonnay
84 points
$21
A zesty, green apple forward Chardonnay.
Armstrong Valley Winery 2020 Estate Reserve Oak Aged Chardonnay
84 points
$21
A versatile, oaky Chardonnay as an everyday table wine.
Love, Oregon 2020  Chardonnay
80 points
$25
Zippy acidity and a fun food pairing but the oxidative notes are atypical for the grape and region.
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