October 2024 - US Chardonnay Part 2

October 2024 - US Chardonnay Part 2
This month's Wine feature is US Chardonnay Part 2 Wines

US Chardonnay Part 2 Reviews

King Estate 2021 Kennel Vineyard Chardonnay
92 points
$58
Excellent flavors and aromas that are of high quality and likely to improve with a decant or a year or two in cellar.
Lawer Estates 2023 Cannon Block Chardonnay
90 points
$36
A well-made wine that strikes a nice balance between fruit, winemaking, and barrel influence.
McIlroy 2023 Aquarius Ranch Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay
90 points
$45
A bold, luscious Chardonnay rich with orchard fruits; perfect with risotto, roasted chicken, or cheeses.
King Estate 2022  Chardonnay
89 points
$25
Simple orchard fruit and citrus with ample rich creamy notes; an elegant cool-climate Chard to pair with cheeses, poultry, or fish.
Simi 2023  Chardonnay
88 points
$15
Best Buy
This is the classic Cali Chardonnay that many people love and has also driven others to be in the Anything But Chardonnay camp; c'est la vie this is a benchmark of the style.
88 points $15 Best Buy
Ron Rubin 2023  Chardonnay
87 points
$20
Sweet and juicy and a good intro to its category.
Arrington Vineyards 2023  Chardonnay
86 points
$27
Pleasant candied fruit and flowers with a crisp acidity make this a crowd pleaser at banquets.
Milea Estate Vineyard 2023 Unoaked Chardonnay
86 points
$30
Vibrant and zippy aromas and flavors make this a refreshing and food friendly wine.
Wölffer Estate Vineyard 2022 Perle Chardonnay
85 points
$32
California Chardonnay in style and certain to have many fans.
Wild Sun Winery 2023 Reserve Chardonnay
85 points
$38
Yellow apple and loads of toasty, buttery brioche; smells homey and comforting.
Laurentia 2022 Estate Chardonnay
85 points
$40
A good Chardonnay with bit of floral honey character and some lovely citrus notes.
Milea Estate Vineyard 2023 Reserve Chardonnay
85 points
$40
A solid cooler climate Chardonnay with a clear but well-balanced oak influence.
Eliseo Silva NV  Chardonnay
84 points
$6
Best Buy
A Chardonnay that doesn't pull too much in any direction; fine as an around the house wine.
84 points $6 Best Buy
Wölffer Estate Vineyard 2022 Estate Chardonnay
84 points
$22
A pleasing every day white wine.
Lawer Estates 2023 Cannon Block Unoaked Chardonnay
84 points
$30
Very much appreciate the light and crisp style here; a zesty aperitif wine.
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