Zuccardi Serie A Chardonnay Viognier 2014, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: A terrific, lovely white with floral and white peach notes. Lots of toasty oak. Summer day wine on a back deck or quiet dock. Close your eyes and breathe in happiness. Drink: 2014-2017. 262097 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. September 3, 2016
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Catena Zapata Chardonnay 2015, Mendoza, Argentina: A full-bodied Argentine white wine made with classic Chardonnay grapes that has been oak aged. Aromas of green apple and vanilla spice. Balanced, rich, luscious and lasting. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2016-2020. 918805 14% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 92/100. October 15, 2016
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Yalumba The Y Series Unwooded Chardonnay 2015, South Australia, Australia: Fresh and zesty unoaked Australian Chardonnay with notes of green apple and white peach. This wine underwent a wild ferment (local yeast) and is vegan friendly. Pair with halibut or sole. Drink: 2015-2019. 460972 13% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. September 17, 2016
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Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Chardonnay 2014, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada: Balanced and supple with mouth-watering juiciness. Yellow apple and some toasted almond. Pair with grilled seafood. Drink: 2014-2019. 378489 14% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 88/100. July 9, 2016
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Domaine Queylus Tradition Chardonnay 2013, Niagara, Ontario VQA, Canada: A rich, full-bodied Niagara Chardonnay with great balance and freshness. Pair with roasted chicken. Drink: 2013-2017. 417774 13% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. October 15, 2016
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Vintage Ink Wines Rite Of Passage Chardonnay 2014, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario VQA, Canada: Beautifully balanced Niagara Chardonnay. Aromas of green apple and subtle baked bread. Mouth-filling but not heavy. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2014-2018. 245712 13.50% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 90/100. October 10, 2016
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Flat Rock The Rusty Shed Chardonnay 2013, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Love this Niagara Chardonnay: voluptuous but balanced. Like you in your jeans. Chardonnay that is the liquid version of worn-in jeans. Comfy, familiar, just right. Almost full-bodied, this tongue-loving, caressing white wine will be perfect tonight when you kick back with some buttered popcorn and an old movie. Drink: 2015-2018. 1552 13.50% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 88/100. July 9, 2016
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Jackson-Triggs Reserve Chardonnay 2015, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Caramelized butterscotch on the nose of toasty oak aging along with golden apple and pear notes. Full-bodied. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2016-2019. 526251 13.50% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 88/100. October 10, 2016
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Tabali Reserva Especial Chardonnay 2013, LimarĂ Valley, Chile: Racy vibrancy with green apple zest with some good balancing acidity. Full-bodied, rich and mouth-filling. Notes of chives and lime. Pair with grilled seafood. Drink: 2014-2018. 663005 14% XD 750 mL $19.00 Score: 88/100. July 9, 2016
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Kim Crawford Unoaked Chardonnay 2015, Marlborough, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand: Pure, fresh fruit in this New Zealand Chardonnay without a trace of oak. Perfect for seafood and shellfish. Drink: 2015-2018. 991950 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. October 10, 2016
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Boschendal 1685 Chardonnay 2015, Stellenbosch, South Africa: Butty with toasted almond on the nose. The palate is vibrant with green apple racy acidity ideal for roast chicken. Great value. Drink: 2015-2017. 367698 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. September 29, 2016
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Backsberg Chardonnay 2015, W.O., Paarl, South Africa: This South African white wine is made from Chardonnay grapes and is kosher (KMP). It's crisp and clean with bright green apple aromas and flavours and mouth-watering acidity for roast turkey. Drink: 2015-2018. 156661 13.50% D 750 mL $20.15 Score: 89/100. August 27, 2016
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Ironstone Chardonnay 2014, Lodi, California, United States: Classically made Californian Chardonnay with balance and finesse, but it also reveals lip-smacking delicious flavours of green apple and butterscotch. The winemaking Kautz family was first to plant Chardonnay grapes in Lodi and that experience with the varietal shows. There's a crisp, refreshing finish. Crack it open tonight. Finishes with fleshy ripe tropical fruit flavors and toast. Almost full-bodied, lots of oak and butter with some peach fruit. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2015-2018. 355776 13.50% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 88/100. July 9, 2016
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Columbia Crest Winery Grand Estates Chardonnay 2013, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Aromas of Meyer lemon, toffee and butterscotch. Smooth and full-bodied. Full-bodied and smooth with layers of buttery richness. Finishes with toasty oak and pineapple and guava notes. What's remarkable is the careful and personal detail each of the 6000 barrels get for this wine. They are all hand-stirred weekly when aging on the lees to add creamy texture and rich depth. Every wine is touched every week by the winemaking team for 8 months, a term the French call batonnage to extract flavour from the proteins and yeasts in the wine that would naturally settle on the bottom and not have much impact. This process really builds the mid-palate. This wine is 100% barrel-fermented. Aromas of butterscotch, toasty oak and golden apple. This wine is available on the general list year-round outside of Vintages. Pair with roasted chicken. Drink: 2015-2019. 462846 13.50% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. August 4, 2016
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Chateau St. Jean Winery and Vineyard Chardonnay 2014, Sonoma County, California, United States: Lovely caramelized toffee on the nose of this generously rich and full-bodied Californian Chardonnay. Notes of golden apple and pear with baked bread. Match this with roasted chicken. Drink: 2015-2019. 269738 13.60% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. October 10, 2016
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Ghost Pines Chardonnay 2014, Napa, Sonoma, Monterey, California, United States: Creamy, rich and voluptuous Californian Chardonnay with notes of butterscotch and golden apple. Pair with roast turkey. Drink: 2014-2019. 308122 14% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 91/100. October 10, 2016
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Columbia Crest Winery H3 Chardonnay 2014, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington, United States: Love the sharpness, tang and zestiness of this Washington Chardonnay that is beautifully balanced with the creamy texture and tropical fruit aromas such as melon and pineapple. Yet it also finishes lean and refreshing. One-third of this wine was fermented in stainless steel to preserve fruit freshness which cuts through the buttery richness of the wine that was aged in oak. Pair with pork chops and veal. Drink: 2015-2019. 441998 13.50% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 91/100. May 16, 2019
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Markham Chardonnay 2014, Napa Valley, California, United States: Buttery, rich and enveloping Californian Chardonnay. Lap it up in tonguefuls. Toasted almond on the finish. Pair with grilled fish. Drink: 2015-2018. 418277 13.80% XD 750 mL $28.95 Score: 91/100. July 23, 2016
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Ca'momi Chardonnay 2014, Napa Valley, California, United States: Round and generous Californian Chardonnay with balancing acidity for a wide range of dishes. Green apple, pear and lime aromas on the nose with a campfire smoky finish from oak aging. The name of this robust Californian Chardonnay -- Ca' Momi -- translates to "house of Momi' in reference to Momi dea Bionda, a vineyard manager in Italy's northern region of Veneto, where the three owners of this Napa Valley winery were born. Pair with butternut squash or pasta in a cream sauce. Drink: 2016-2020. 361972 13.90% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. October 1, 2016
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Artesa Vineyards & Winery Chardonnay 2013, Carneros, California, United States: The Carneros cool climate shows through in the mouth-watering acidity, while this full-bodied Californian white wine finishes with aromas of tree fruit, citrus and vanilla smoke. Pair this Chardonnay with roasted chicken. Drink: 2015-2018. 217165 14.30% XD 750 mL $30.00 Score: 89/100. July 9, 2016
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Sterling Vineyards Vintners Collection Chardonnay 2014, Central Coast, California, United States: Butterscotch and campfire toastiness on the nose of this rich, full-bodied Californian Chardonnay. Green apple and pear on the palate. Match with roast turkey. Drink: 2016-2019. 669242 13.50% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 89/100. December 3, 2020
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Columbia Winery Chardonnay 2013, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States: Lovely caramelized butterscotch nose on this robust Washington Chardonnay. Opens with ripe peach and pear on the palate. Great value. Match with roasted chicken. Drink: 2016-2020. 462804 13% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. March 3, 2017
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Rutherford Ranch Chardonnay 2014, Napa Valley, California, United States: Rich and balanced and full-bodied Californian Chardonnay with attractive aromas of butterscotch, baking spice and Asian pear. Rutherford Ranch winery is family owned in Napa Valley o the historic Silverado Trail surrounded by century-old olive tree groves. Finishes with vanilla smoke and toasty peach. Pair with grilled chicken. Drink: 2016-2019. 136382 13% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 92/100. October 15, 2016
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Buena Vista Chardonnay 2014, Carneros, Sonoma County, California, United States: This Californian winery is part of the Boisset Collection. Jean-Charles Boisset, of the famous French winemaking family (and married to Gina Gallo), now guides operations. Buttery, round, balanced and amazing for the price! This full-bodied, classic Californian Chardonnay features aromas of green apple and butterscotch yet it's not heavy. Pair with roasted chicken or turkey. Drink: 2016-2020. 67405 13.50% XD 750 mL $28.00 Score: 93/100. October 15, 2016
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Robert Mondavi Winery Private Selection Chardonnay 2015, Central Coast, California, United States: A terrific, vibrant, full-bodied Californian Chardonnay with aromas of butterscotch, golden apple and pear. Perfect for roasted chicken or turkey. Drink: 2015-2019. 379180 13.50% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 90/100. October 10, 2016
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