Five great value Californian Chardonnay wines
Try some Californian Chardonnay with one of these wines, all under £30 each...
Five great value Californian Chardonnay wines
Whilst in general, these wines are hard to find cheap, we’ve picked out some great value options – all scoring at least 90 and available for under £30 (and $30) each. Find one to try today….
Truchard, Chardonnay, California, USA, 2014
90
<p>Attractive, crisp oaky nose of apple and lime. Palate is all melon and citrus fruit with good acidity to bind together the ripe fruit and creamy texture. A pretty wine that ticks all the boxes; expertly done.</p>
2014
Truchard
Fess Parker, Ashley’s Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County, Sta Rita Hills, California, USA, 2014
90
Heady nose of apples and orange peel. Lots of weight and concentration of ripe tropical and pineapple fruits on the palate but freshened up with natural acidity and a lean mineral streak on the finish.
2014
Fess ParkerSanta Barbara County
Domaine Eden, Chardonnay, San Francisco Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA, 2013
89
Certainly not a subtle mouthful, but it is a rich, unashamed, broad, syrupy style that works well.
2013
Domaine EdenSan Francisco Bay
Cuvaison, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, Los Carneros, California, USA, 2013
90
<p>Bright apple aroma and then a good attack on the palate providing ample freshness and flair. Concentrated with a savoury edge combining lime zest and oak tannins. Persistent and racy; perfect with food.</p>
2013
CuvaisonNapa Valley
Domaine Anderson, Carpe Diem, Mendocino County, Mendocino, California, USA, 2014
90
Individual judges' scores: Mark Andrew 88 Stephen Brook 90 Andy Howard MW 92 Quite Burgundian in style with attractive toasty oak and a restrained palate. Fresh and crisp, with good intensity of fruit and a sleek texture. Poised and tense with sufficient acidity to give a long finish.
2014
Domaine AndersonMendocino County
