Products tagged with Chardonnay

Full-bodied but fresh, with a complex array of pineapple, golden stone fruits, and even a hint of lime. It’s a classic Cali Chardy without any overwhelming buttered popcorn notes. The wine is fermented in a mix of used oak and stainless steel.

Sadly, winemakers Isabel and Jeremy had such a poor harvest in 2020 that they decided to just co-ferment a majority of the red and white grapes into a handful of cuvées. But the results are lovely. Feeling a bit like a field blend, it’s fresh, easy, and j

Situated over 700 meters above sea level at the feet of the Pyrenees, Les Hautes Terres crafts classically styled wines in Limoux, one of the only southern French regions celebrated for its sparkling wines. Bright, with golden flowers, and a creamy, elega

A classic Cali Chard but with Burgundian structure; buttery and ripe, with stone fruits, a fresh minerality, and persistent acidity. Samantha Sheehan founded POE in 2009 after visiting Burgundy and Champagne. Her wines are minimal intervention, with a str

Jean-Claude Thévenet really built this domaine with his impeccable vineyard work and delicate winemaking. His 3 sons now work it in the same manner. This wine is made from 25 year old Chardonnay vines – lean, crisp and bone dry, but with fresh floral and

A fun and tasty sparkler with notes of stoney minerals and star fruit, and a pleasing zestiness. Field Recordings was begun in 2007 by Andrew Jones as a pet project; his full-time gig at the time was as a vine nursery manager.

Cloudy, with funky starfruits, mango, and hints of lime. It’s hard to find natural wines in this price range; what a steal. The “Bandurria” is a type of bird, in the Ibis family, that is loud and squawky; the winemakers feel that this represents the vibe

A combination of old vines and poor soils results in small, concentrated berries, delivering a wine of rich depth, while retaining striking freshness. Generous golden fruits, and hints of beeswax. The wine is fermented and aged on the lees (for 11 months)

Woah. Trippy, man. Auxerrois offers a depth of brioche, mineral, and vibrancy in this awesome crémant, while the touch of Chard keeps things bright and moving along. The domaine was founded in 1977 when Laurent and Rita Kox began making wine rather than j

White Burgundy under $20 that’s also delicious is a rare treat. That’s what we’re looking at here, folks. Bright, fresh, mineral driven and laced with subtle pineapple. Mâcon in southern Burgundy doesn’t have the pedigree of the Côte-d’Or in the north, so

Italian Chard might seem odd, but northeastern Italy’s proximity to Germany, Austria and Slovenia mean international varietals have a presence here. 5 days of skin contact give depth, while 12 months in acacia barrels give lift, roundness, and depth. Frui

Three days of skin contact is enough to impart a gorgeous color. The nose follows with apple and tangerine fruit, with a great balance of acidity, hints of RS, and a frothy palate. A complex and delicious skin-contact Pét Nat perfect for the dog days of s