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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Cannonball Wines
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Cannonball Sonoma Chardonnay 2021"Yellow apple, pear, pineapple, and lemon drop fruit lead on the nose and are ..."$34.99 -
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Vinous94 points
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Jeb Dunnuck93 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Hirsch
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.3% Alcohol
Hirsch Chardonnay 2021"As with all the wines from Hirsch, the purpose of our Chardonnay is to bring ..."$215.00 -
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Wine Enthusiast91 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Kendall-Jackson Vineyard Estates
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Kendall Jackson Vintners Reserve Chardonnay 2021"Flavors from Kendall Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay, delicately intertw..."$37.99 -
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Raymond Chan Wi18.5 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2022
- Brand La Crema
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.8% Alcohol
La Crema Monterey Chardonnay 2022"Beautifully balanced wine, with aromas of citrus and tropical fruits, includi..."$39.99 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand La Crema
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
La Crema Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2021"The home of La Crema and heart of Sonoma County Wine Country, the Russian Riv..."$69.99 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand La Crema
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2021"Aromas of meyer lemon, gala apple, and subtle hints of oak are followed by fl..."$62.99 -
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Vinous95 points
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The Wine Advoca91 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Peay Vineyards
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Peay Vineyards Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2017"Vanessa Wong, Nick Peay, and Andy Peay are driven by the same passion. That i..."$119.99 -
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Wine Enthusiast92 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Presqu'ile Winery
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Presqu’ile Estate Chardonnay 2019"Presqu’ile, (pronounced “press-KEEL') is a small winery is located in the San..."$110.00 -
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Wine Enthusiast94 points
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Decanter94 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Stonestreet
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Stonestreet Estate Chardonnay 2019"The Stonestreet Estate Chardonnay is a rich and complex wine from the Alexand..."$99.99 -
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Antonio Galloni95 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Arnot Roberts
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Arnot-Roberts Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Sta Rita Hills Chardonnay 2020"The 2020 Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict captures all the magic of this iconic ..."$150.00 -
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Antonio Galloni94 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Arnot Roberts
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Arnot-Roberts Trout Gulch Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountain Chardonnay 2020"The 2020 Chardonnay Trout Gulch Vineyard is laser focused and vibrant, as it ..."$130.00 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Atelier Prestige
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Atelier Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2021""Pale gold color with a green hue, this Chardonnay opens with a nose of Bartl..."$99.00 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Cannonball Wines
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Cannonball Sonoma Chardonnay 2020"Yellow apple, pear, pineapple, and lemon drop fruit lead on the nose and are ..."$34.99 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2009
- Brand Clos du Val Wine Company
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Clos du Val Chardonnay Carneros 2009"Clos Du Val is a family owned wine estate in Napa Valley, established in 1972..."$29.99 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Copain
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Copain 'Tous Ensemble' Chardonnay 2018"On the nose hints of hazelnut, lemon curd, white peach, and pie crust. On the..."$75.00 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2020
- Brand O'Neal Vintners
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Creamery Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2020"Located in California’s Central Valley, O’Neil is regarded as one of the fast..."$29.00 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand O'Neal Vintners
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Creamery Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2021"Located in California’s Central Valley, O’Neil is regarded as one of the fast..."$32.99 -
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James Suckling94 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Freemark Abbey
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Freemark Abbey Napa Valley Chardonnay 2020"Freemark Abbey Napa Valley Chardonnay 2020 is a wine that is sure to delight ..."$85.00 -
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James Suckling96 points
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Vinous95 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2015
- Brand HYDE DE VILLAINE WINES
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Hyde De Villaine Napa Valley Chardonnay 2015"The 2015 Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay from HDV is everything a balanced Carneros ..."$170.01 -
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Antonio Galloni92 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2016
- Brand HYDE DE VILLAINE WINES
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Hyde De Villaine Napa Valley Chardonnay 2016"2016 started with a cold and wet winter, which gave the vines a well-deserved..."$170.01 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Arno
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.4% Alcohol
Joel Gott Barrel Aged Chardonnay 2018"The 2018 Joel Gott Limited Release California Barrel-Aged Chardonnay has arom..."$35.99 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Kendall-Jackson Vineyard Estates
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Kendall Jackson Vintners Reserve Chardonnay 2018"Flavors from Kendall Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay, delicately intertw..."$28.49 -
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Jancis Robinson15.5 points
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Falstaff Magazi93 points
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Raymond Chan Wi18.5 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Kendall-Jackson Vineyard Estates
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Kendall Jackson Vintners Reserve Chardonnay 2019"Flavors from Kendall Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay, delicately intertw..."$34.99 -
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Wine Enthusiast91 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2016
- Brand La Crema
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
La Crema 'Russian River Valley' Chardonnay 2016"A brilliant Californian Chardonnay! Aromas of meyer lemon, nectarine and jasm..."$69.00 -
White Wine
White wine is made from white or light-colored grape varieties. Unlike red wine, the juice from white grapes is not in contact with the grape skins during fermentation, which is why white wine is typically a pale yellow or straw color. Some of the most common types of white wine include Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, and Pinot Grigio. The flavors of white wine can range from fruity and floral to mineral and tangy, depending on the grape variety and winemaking methods used. White wine is typically chilled before serving and is often paired with lighter foods such as fish, chicken, and salads.
White wines can also be oaked or unoaked, oaked white wines have been aged in oak barrels which gives the wine a creamy, buttery, vanilla notes. Whereas unoaked white wines are aged in stainless steel tanks which gives the wine a crisp and fresh taste. Some white wines are also fermented or aged in contact with their own lees (dead yeast cells) which gives the wine a fuller body and more complex aromas.
Different regions also have their signature white wines, for instance, white wine from Burgundy region of France is known for its Chardonnay grape variety which gives the wine a rich, complex, and buttery notes, whereas white wine from Alsace region of France is known for its Riesling grape variety which gives the wine a floral, mineral, and tangy notes.
White wine can be made using a variety of techniques and methods, each of which can affect the final taste and quality of the wine. For example, some winemakers use "skin contact" techniques to extract more flavor and color from the grapes. This is done by leaving the juice in contact with the grape skins for a short period of time before fermenting. This can add more body and texture to the wine, as well as a subtle color change. On the other hand, some winemakers use "sur lie" aging to give the wine a creamier texture and more complex aromas. Sur lie aging refers to the practice of leaving the wine on its lees (dead yeast cells) for an extended period of time, which can add complexity and depth to the wine's aroma and flavor.
The alcohol content of white wine can vary, but it is typically around 11-14% alcohol by volume (ABV). Some white wines, particularly those from warmer regions or those made using certain techniques, can have a higher alcohol content. For example, some Chardonnay wines produced in Napa Valley, California can reach up to 15% alcohol by volume.
The flavor and aroma of white wine can be influenced by many factors, including the grape variety, the terroir (soil, climate, and topography) of the vineyard, and the winemaking techniques used. For example, a Chardonnay from a cool climate region will have a high acidity and crisp flavors, while a Chardonnay from a warm climate region will have a higher alcohol content, a more full-bodied texture, and a more tropical fruit profile.
Some white wines are best consumed young and fresh, while others are meant to be aged for several years. For example, Sauvignon Blanc is typically consumed young, while a white Burgundy made from Chardonnay grapes can be aged for several years.
Some white wines are meant to be enjoyed as aperitif, while others are meant to be enjoyed with food. Aperitif wines are typically light-bodied, crisp, and dry and are consumed before a meal to stimulate the appetite, while food-friendly wines are typically more full-bodied, complex and can complement or contrast flavors of the food.
White wine can also be sparkling, such as Champagne and Prosecco, which are made using the traditional method of secondary fermentation in the bottle. Sparkling wines are typically made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes and can vary in sweetness, dryness, and effervescence.