Chardonnay. I am not here to tell you what wine to drink, but part of the purpose of the blog is to “publish our impressions of various imbibing” and the 2000 HdV Chardonnay I recently tasted ... of a 1999 Mt Eden Vineyards Chardonnay we recently tasted at HdV. The 2000 Chardonnay was made from entirely old vine blocks of Chardonnay from Hyde Vineyards , as our 2005 will be. And the 2004 (just...

Barton & Guestier Macon-Villages Chardonnay, France, 2003 As we continue our exploration of wines around the world, we're often overwhelmed when it comes to choosing affordable French wines. That's why it's worth noting when we stumble across a decent one. While some of the French Chardonnays we've tried have had strong mineral tastes, this wine was refreshing with hints of citrus...

Chardonnay is a green-skinned grape varietal used to produce white wine. Historically believed to have been named after the village of Chardonnay in France, it is also known by the names Aubaine, Beaunois, Melon Blanc, and, historically Pinot Chardonnay. Famous for it’s minerally whites from Burgundy and in the great Champagnes of France, today Chardonnay [...] More info at www.catavino.net...

In case it should be called upon to work a party, an under-$10 Chardonnay should possess a little something for everyone, yet have enough character to be interesting one-on-one. Christopher Smith and Eric Aafedt report the fruit for Bogle California...

2005 Chardonnay is classic Meridia n * - attractive but not overly complicated.  The label was painted by Patrick McFarlin , a Sante Fe painter who has also painted extensively in the California wine country.Tasting Notes . Color: Pale greenish straw. Aromas: Pear, lime/orange and hints of spice and butter.  Light on the tongue, the texture is crisp and somewhat rounded-off.  Buttery apple...

Oh how I love a good Chardonnay.  Now mind you, this is a recent affair, as most of my admiration has historically gone to reds - but I’m happy to report that ignorance is not always bliss.  Like my ... to uncover the best oaked Chardonnay.  The award had thus far gone to Peller Estates Private Reserve Chardonnay, that is until we uncorked a bottle of Southbrook’s 2004 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay...

Sometimes the easist to overlook wines come from the most reliable, consistent and well run producers, like Rodney Strong .  Even with the passing of founder "Rod" Strong in March of this year, the current owners and winemaking team seem to be in fine form. Winemaker Rick Sayre reports the composition of Sonoma County Chardonnay 2005 is 100% what it says on the label.  Sayre barrel...

I love stickies, whether they be Ice wines, botrytis styles or the famous fortifieds from N.E. Victoria. Ten years ago I came across a wine like this in Oregon that was stupendous. Chardonnay is not the grape of choice for this style but the Nicholson River team nailed it. Aromas of peach and a bit of apricot with that characteristic botrytis edge. The palate is indeed everybit as good and rich...

... have had, but I don’t have Lake’s Chardonnay very often, so I am not so sure. A great options wine...

This is my first taste of this vintage. I must be the only one – I have friends who have already gone through cases of it, and the Pinot Noir too for that matter. And having tried it I can see why: ripe peaches, melons and lemon, vanilla and musk. ...