Chardonnay is probably the premier white varietal – certainly in the U.S.. There is almost a limitless range of Chardonnay styles and almost every wine producing country or region has Charonnay. One of the biggest factors impacting the final result is the age old question – To Oak, or Not to Oak. If you have a dedicated Chardonnay drinker on your gift list, the Wine Witch is going to guess that they fall on the “to oak” side of the question. While there are some lovely unoaked Chardonnays out there, most Chardonnay has seen some wood.
What follows are some Wine Witch recommendations for the Chardonnay drinkers in your life. Every wine recommended here has been previously reviewed by the Wine Witch so look for the complete posting before you make your decision.
The absolutely safe choice: Kendall Jackson Chardonnay 2005 California $10-12
Choices <$10: Alice White 2006 Australia; Trapiche 2006 Argentina
Choices <$15: Rosemount Diamond Label 2006 Australia; Clos duBois 2005 California
Worth the Splurge: Coppola Diamond Series Gold Label 2006 California; Cuvaison 2006 California
A Walk on the Wild Side (not Chardonnay): Smooking Loon Viognier 2005 California; White Truck (blend) 2005 California
Cheers!
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