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Chardonnay

Great Sustainable Wine: LYRIC BY ETUDE Chardonnay

90pts
$19.99 or LessCaliforniaCentral CoastChardonnaySanta BarbaraSustainableWhiteWine Reviews

By: Johannes Marlena
August 21, 2019

Does sustainable wine make it a better wine? Yes, it does. We see a future where the majority of consumers will absolutely demand that wineries which they... Read more →

Great Wine: HARTFORD COURT Russian River Valley Chardonnay

93pts
$20 - $40CaliforniaChardonnayRussian RiverSonomaWhiteWine Reviews

By: Johannes Marlena
February 16, 2019

Whenever that list of greatest Sonoma County wines is assembled, a HARTFORD COURT Chardonnay has got to be on it. My choice is the winery’s Russian River... Read more →

Great Wine: Prescription Chardonnay

91pts
$19.99 or LessCaliforniaChardonnayWhiteWine Reviews

By: Johannes Marlena
February 3, 2019

How do you seamlessly marry sophistication and value?—two utmost qualities that consumers of all creeds desire. Those who manage to offer a product, rolled... Read more →

Great Wine: Novellum Chardonnay

91pts
$19.99 or LessChardonnayFranceLanguedoc-RoussillonWhiteWine Reviews

By: Johannes Marlena
September 16, 2018

There’s an ingrained perception—and no one could be blamed for subscribing to the belief—that the only French Chardonnay worth drinking is expensive... Read more →

HIDDEN NAPA VALLEY | Smith-Madrone Winery

$20 - $40$40 - $60Cabernet SauvignonChardonnayFeaturedNapaRiesling

By: Johannes Marlena
February 20, 2018

Are we out of line for calling Smith-Madrone a “hidden” winery of Napa Valley, considering it was established in 1971? No, not until the world recognizes... Read more →
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