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October 2023 - US Chardonnay Part 2

October 2023 - US Chardonnay Part 2
This month's Wine feature is US Chardonnay Part 2 Wines

US Chardonnay Part 2 Reviews

Bright Leaf Vineyard 2021 Estate Chardonnay
94 points
$18
Best Buy
Light and crisp with pleasing aromas of green apple, citrus, and creme fraiche; this is a stellar domestic version in line with a Village Chablis.
94 points $18 Best Buy
Jarvis 2021 Finch Hollow Chardonnay
94 points
$195
With a harmonious balance of fruit, floral, malo, and barrel, this is excellent now and will likely become something special in 5 to 10 years.
Jarvis 2021 Unfiltered Finch Hollow Chardonnay
94 points
$215
A special wine that will benefit with age and it would be fun to taste this side by side with some white Burgundy, particularly Corton Charlemagne and Chassagne Montrachet to see where it stacks up.
Blackbird Vineyards 2021 Muir-Hannah Vineyard Chardonnay
93 points
$75
Oak forward on the nose, and then opens up beautifully on the palate showing bright citrus and complex fruit flavors.
Davis Family 2021  Chardonnay
92 points
$40
A well executed and very pleasurable Chardonnay balancing fruit with an easy touch of malo and oak.
Jarvis 2021  Chardonnay
92 points
$105
Apple and orchard fruit with citrus flavors and rich French oak baking spices; the future of this wine is bright.
Rescue Dog Wines 2022  Chardonnay
91 points
$20
A go to, fruit forward expression of New World Chardonnay; deliciously simple.
Smith & Elliott 2022  Chardonnay
90 points
$15
Best Buy
Clean, vibrant, and beautifully fruity.
90 points $15 Best Buy
River Road Family Vineyards 2022  Chardonnay
90 points
$17
Best Buy
A very good Chardonnay table wine that is right in line with Bourgogne Blanc and Macon; ripe orchard fruit, light oak, drink now.
90 points $17 Best Buy
McIlroy 2022  Chardonnay
90 points
$30
Rich vanilla and coconut cream abounds with waves of crisp yellow apple and pear.
Lobo 2022 Wulff Vineyard Chardonnay
90 points
$75
This rich, full, buttery wine with soft notes of oak delivers exactly what is expected from Napa Valley Chardonnay; a more serious wine that will benefit from a decant or a few more years in cellar.
1849 Wine 2021 Au Jus Chardonnay
89 points
$24
A balanced Chardonnay with unmistakable oak and buttery vanilla cream.
Esser Vineyards 2022  Chardonnay
88 points
$14
Best Buy
A lovely aromatic lift from the Viognier makes this Chardonnay a highly versatile sipper for many meal pairings.
88 points $14 Best Buy
Matthew Fritz 2022  Chardonnay
88 points
$14
Best Buy
Citrus forward with nice notes of flowers and orchard fruit; this wine will open up and benefit from a light decant.
88 points $14 Best Buy
Pam’s UN-Oaked 2022  Chardonnay
88 points
$15
Best Buy
A lovely everyday Chardonnay with Old World sensibility.
88 points $15 Best Buy
Varaison Vineyards NV Perle Blanche Estate Reserve Chardonnay
88 points
$50
Drinks more like Jura or a Fino Sherry; if highly oxidized is the intended style, it's actually quite pleasant.
River Road Family Vineyards 2022 Un-Oaked Chardonnay
87 points
$14
Best Buy
Ripe California fruit that eschews oak and goes all apples and cream.
87 points $14 Best Buy
Alkí 2019  Chardonnay
87 points
$18
A rock solid house Chardonnay with ripe fruit flavors and nice, refreshing acidity.
Ron Rubin 2022  Chardonnay
87 points
$20
Pleasing, with vanilla and ripe orchard fruit on the palate.
Portola Vineyards 2021  Chardonnay
87 points
$30
A solid savory style of Chardonnay for heavily salted seafood, cheeses, and nuts.
Julietta Winery 2021  Chardonnay
87 points
$32
Showing very nice buttery oak aromas and flavors draped upon the essence of baked yellow apple.
Gravel Pit Wines 2019  Chardonnay
87 points
$55
A nice, round, and slightly buttery Chardonnay sure to please fans of the style.
BonAnno Vintners 2022  Chardonnay
86 points
$19
A nice everyday Chardonnay with some pretty white flowers.
Biltmore Reserve 2021  Chardonnay
86 points
$25
Ticks all of the boxes for modernly styled American Chardonnay.
River Road Family Vineyards 2021 Double Oaked Chardonnay
85 points
$16
Oaky and creamy for those that love this type of Chardonnay.
Biltmore Estate 2021  Chardonnay
85 points
$18
A vibrant nose gives way to an easy drinking summer sipper.
Williamsburg Winery 2021 Acte 12 Of 1619 Chardonnay
85 points
$25
Simple and citrus forward; a nice banquet wine.
Lifevine 2021  Chardonnay
84 points
$17
Good for a Saturday afternoon while lounging around the house.
River Road Family Vineyards 2022 Reserve Sur Lie Aged Un-Oaked Chardonnay
84 points
$17
A solid everyday Chardonnay to keep on hand.
Vingård 2022 Idunns Select Chardonnay
80 points
$24
An interesting and savory Chardonnay to pair with pickled and smoked fish.
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