Copain ("friend" en Français) is your new BFF if you're a fan of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah. This winery is inspired by the Rhône region creating rich, elegant and restrained wines. Les Voisins is grown in the pocket-sized region of Anderson Valley overlooking the Pacific. This Chardonnay presents bright creamy lemon aromas layered with scents of alpine, green apple and pear. Treat yourself with a nice dinner date.
Located in northern tip of Santa Barbara County is the Santa Maria Valley off the Central Coast of California. Benefitting from the cooling breezes of the ocean, this entire region grows some of the best Chardonnay in the state. Cambria is no different made up of single vineyard properties that take sustainability seriously. Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay has ripe fruit, floral and spice aromas. On the palate it bursts with grapefruit, pineapple, white peach, and apple flavors balanced by a bit of wet stone, oak and bright acid.
Kendall-Jackson is one of America's most legendary wineries. This iconic wine family paved the way for Chardonnay by making consistently high quality wine on the coastal regions of California. This wine interlaces a light buttery-oak nuance with vibrant, appealing fruit flavors. It's the ultimate crowd pleaser chilled down at your next backyard BBQ.
Beringer has to be doing something right to be producing their Private Reserve Chardonnay for more than 40 years. As one of the best white wines out of California this wine emits fantastic aromas of crème brulee, citrus and tropical fruits. Ending in a long finish, this wine gracefully layers texture and acidity. Remember to find time to treat yourself with a spa day or date night while sipping on a chilled glass of Beringer Chardonnay.
High above the thick fog and crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean lies one of the smallest wine regions in California, Anderson Valley. This tiny gem is home to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir perfection at Domaine Anderson. The family who owns this coveted estate also produces one of the most iconic Champagne houses in the world so we could say they've had some practice. (Achem, Louis Roederer's Cristal.) What makes this property even cooler - pun intended - is their dedication to both organic and biodynamic farming. Their Walraven Chardonnay drinks like a dream with a deep gold hue. On the palate it offers a generous and rich texture with vidid notes of oak and lemon curd.
High above the thick fog and crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean lies one of the smallest wine regions in California, Anderson Valley. This tiny gem is home to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir perfection at Domaine Anderson. The family who owns this coveted estate also produces one of the most iconic Champagne houses in the world so we could say they've had some practice. (Achem, Louis Roederer's Cristal.) What makes this property even cooler - pun intended - is their dedication to both organic and biodynamic farming. Their Estate Chardonnay is a nuanced expression with honeysuckle, sandalwood and stone fruit pouring from the bottle. It has a graceful balance of structure and acidity from the warm days and cool nights.
As one of the best white wines worthy of aging, don't hesitate to grab it for your next anniversary. Grapes are hand pick from various vineyards in Napa Valley and carefully aged with an eye for perfection. This wine has a lush roundness supported by intense fruit and spicy oak flavors. Don't wait to snatch this up before its gone.
The Wagner family have been making wine for three generations and were one of the first to begin planting in the Santa Lucia Highlands. The fermentation process is done very carefully to create firm acidity along with a hint of butter. Starting with peach, Honeycrisp apple and citrus blossom this wine presents flavors of caramel apple, nectarine, pear and buttered popcorn. Get your movie marathon on with this iconic buttery wine.
Robert Mondavi, the unequivocal Godfather of American Wine, is a name you likely recognize and for good reason. He put California wine on the map and his legacy of quality wines still lives on strong today. This classic style for California Chardonnay doesn't just hold up, it exceeds all of your creamy, dreamy, expectations with lemon pie, toasted hazelnut and baked pear. It's long luxurious finish shows you exactly why the Golden State is the OG for Chardonnay.
Robert Mondavi, the unequivocal Godfather of American Wine, is a name you likely recognize and for good reason. He put California wine on the map and his legacy of quality wines still lives on strong today. The non-oaked style of Chardonnay allows for a leaner, cleaner profile while still benefiting from that Napa Valley fruit. It's ripe with fresh cut pears, orange blossoms and lemon zest. The mouthfeel maintains a touch of creaminess to balance out the bright acidity.