7 Best California Chardonnay Wines
- Marcassin Marcassin Vineyard Chardonnay.
- Aubert East Side Russian River Chardonnay.
- Calera Central Coast Chardonnay.
- Peter Michael Point Rouge Chardonnay.
- Jarvis Estate Finch Hollow Chardonnay.
- Ramey Sonoma Coast Chardonnay.
- Best Budget Option California Chardonnay: Kendall-Jackson.
Which Chardonnay is best?
Take a trip around the world with this list of the best chardonnays to drink right now.
- Best Overall: 2018 Benovia Chardonnay Russian River.
- Best Under $20: 2019 Avalon Chardonnay.
- Best Under $50: 2018 Flora Springs Family Select Chardonnay.
- Best Under $100: 2017 Maison Champy Pernand-Vergelesses En Caradeux Premier Cru.
What does a buttery Chardonnay mean?
“Buttery” can refer to a flavor, smell, texture or some combination of all three, and it’s most commonly associated with Chardonnay. Buttery flavors usually come from diacetyl, an organic compound that’s a natural byproduct of fermentation. But buttery Chardonnays used to be very fashionable, and now much less so.
What is a good smooth Chardonnay?
8 Big, Buttery Chardonnays That Are Actually Good
- Eden Road “The Long Road” Chardonnay.
- Stag’s Leap Chardonnay.
- Au Bon Climat “Los Alamos” Chardonnay.
- Cakebread Chardonnay.
- Stuhlmuller Vineyards Reserve Chardonnay.
- Radio-Coteau “Savoy” Chardonnay.
- Far Niente Winery Napa Valley Estate Chardonnay.
Is Kendall Jackson Chardonnay buttery?
Kendall Jackson Vintners Reserve – Inexpensive wine from one of the largest and most popular wine makers in the world. Grapes are sourced from cool, coastal California wine regions. The wine is fermented and aged in Oak, and the sur-lie aging proves gives the wine it’s buttery, smooth texture.
