About Chardonnay from USA

About Chardonnay from USA
The United States is one of the most important players in the wine industry. On sheer numbers alone, the US is the fourth largest country in terms of total production; but it is the outstanding quality of wines from the US that is an additional part of its worldwide prestige. While the first wines produced in the colonies date back to the late 18th century, it has only been since the mid-1960s that the US has entered the premium wine market on a large scale. California, especially Napa Valley and Sonoma County were the areas that drove the new quality movement. Other areas in California also were home to great wines; soon Washington and Oregon were home to first-class wines as well. New York State, especially the Finger Lakes are was rediscovered for its Rieslings and soon wineries started opening in states such as Texas, Virginia and North Carolina. Today, 90% of domestic premium wine is produced in California and there are several wine types that share the spotlight; these include Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, Pinot Noir from Sonoma's Russian River Valley as well as Santa Barbara County and Chardonnay from several regions, such as Monterey and Sonoma County. Bordeaux-styles reds from Washington State have received great acclaim as have Oregon Pinot Noirs. Today, the United States is in an enviable position of being one of the largest producers of wine as well as one of the most celebrated.

Top Picks for USA

Chardonnay

Jarvis 2022 Finch Hollow Chardonnay
96 points
$195
Generous oak wraps itself around a wave of tropical fruit in this classic Napa Chardonnay.
Weis Vineyards 2024 Unoaked Chardonnay
96 points
$20
Best Buy
Pineapple and lemon, papaya and lime, deftly balances tropical and citrus with the satisfaction of a buttery Chardonnay without the butter - pair with olive oil poached salmon. Impressive!.
Awards: 2025 New York Wine Classic - Best Chardonnay (Unoaked) 2025 New York Wine Classic - Best Overall Chardonnay - 2025 Best Chardonnay (Unoaked)
96 points $20 Best Buy
Jarvis 2022 Unfiltered Finch Hollow Chardonnay
95 points
$215
An opulent unfiltered Napa Chardonnay with just enough of everything and not too much of anything.
Johnson Estate 2023 Freelings Creek Reserve Bright Steel Chardonnay
95 points
$16
Best Buy
Sunshine in a glass, apples-pear-melon plus tangerine, refreshing and clean, a pure wine showing off what Chardonnay can be without barrel aging: Chablis-ish.
95 points $16 Best Buy
Jarvis 2022  Chardonnay
94 points
$105
Bring on the lobster salad, buttery crab and trout meunier — this elegant, luxurious Chardonnay is eagerly awaiting your glass and fork.
Corner 103 2024  Chardonnay
94 points
$45
French in style, this Chardonnay takes advantage of California sunshine to add juicy peach and honeysuckle to classic Chardonnay flavors, all seamlessly punctuated with the perfect touch of oak.
Dutton-Goldfield Winery 2023 Dutton Ranch Chardonnay
94 points
$60
The best of both worlds, this Chardonnay has the complexity of a white burgundy with the richness of opulent Russian River, it practically orders the butter poached lobster on its own.
Golden Muse Winery 2023 Nadar Chardonnay
94 points
$34
This voluptuous Chardonnay practically orders the lobster itself, layers of pineapple, apple pie spice and guava are complemented by just the right touch of oak.
Awards: '2025 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Best Vinifera White Wine' 2025 Taste Michigan Governor's Cup - Governor's Case Winner
Levendi 2024 Estate Chardonnay
93 points
$45
A fat, decadent, sweet vanilla-packed Chardonnay that practically orders the butter poached lobster for you.
Weis Vineyards 2025 Unoaked Chardonnay
93 points
$21
Best Buy
Dry and fruit driven unoaked Chardonnay with slate-driven minerality, a hint of peppery arugula and vibrant acidity - it practically orders the fresh oysters and grilled fish for you.
93 points $21 Best Buy