Chardonnay at Crazy About Wine

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2005 Chardonnay
California

Bright lemon-yellow color; lifted citrus and tropical fruit aromas with subtle oak and butter tones; rich, round palate with fresh tropical fruit flavors and hints of butter cream, ...more oak toast, and baked bread. (No, seriously!)

Flora Springs Wine Co

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2006 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay

Flora Springs Barrel Fermented Chardonnay is Napa Valley history in a bottle. In 1980, at a time when Chardonnay was the true Ambassador for wines from the New World, Flora Springs ...more began its reign as one of the great Chardonnay producers from Napa Valley. Regardless of wine trends, Flora Springs continues to craft its Barrel Fermented Chardonnay in a style that has inspired both white wine producers and Chardonnay connoisseurs for the last 26 years. The 2006 vintage offers rich flavors of peach and pear with a hint of pineapple on the palate. Due to the considerable richness that is inherent in our fruit, this wine does not undergo malolactic fermentation. We choose to highlight the bright acidity available in our Chardonnay to create a delicious wine that can pair beautifully with food or simply be enjoyed alone.

^$26.00

Foxen Vineyard

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2006 Tinaquaic Vineyard Chardonnay
Santa Maria Valley

â€œNotes of pineapple, apricot, peach, vanilla cream and cinnamon spice flavors are balanced by layers of minerality, citrus andâ€¦ despite a rich voluptuousness with excellent aci ...moredity.â€ â€“ Bill Wathen, winemaker

^$34.00

Garre Vineyards & Winery

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2006 Chardonnay
Livermore Valley

The grapes were sourced from a local Livermore vineyard owned by the Ridout family. The wine has a golden color. On the nose, it exhibits aromas of lemon, green pear and some sto ...morene fruits such as white peaches and nectarines. There is also a spiciness of nutmeg and vanilla, and a floral hint of jasmine. The overall impression is crisp and citrus-like. Aging of this 100% Chardonnay took place in new French oak barrels.

^$20.00

Chateau Christina

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2003 Chardonnay
Monterey County

Lively vibrant fruit burst in this tightly structured, firm, unfiltered chardonnay. Medium bodied with pean, honey, grass, lemon and hints of mineral combine for a long finish.

Barefoot Cellars

CAW Rating: 97

100

2 reviews

Barefoot California Chardonnay
California

Barefoot Chardonnay is a delightful wine with tempting flavors of green apples and peaches. Hints of honey and vanilla enhance the rich, buttery finish.

^$5.99

Zahtila Vineyards

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2006 Chardonnay
Napa Valley

The Chardonnay grapes in our 2006 vintage are sourced from a combination of vineyards in St. Helena and Carneros in Napa Valley. This wine is made without malolactic fermentation, ...moreand is bright, crisp, and filled with tropical notes. Thereâ€™s a touch of mineral on the nose and it is a lovely, pale yellow color. Barrel aged for seven months in 80% new French oak.

^$18.00

Grgich Hills Cellar

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2005 Chardonnay
Napa Valley Estate Grown

We organically and Biodynamically grew this Chardonnay at our cool American Canyon and Carneros vineyards, where the grapes developed complex flavors while maintaining a pleasing n ...moreatural acidity. Our Chardonnay does not undergo malolactic fermentation, which preserves the wineâ€™s crispness and acidity to balance its concentrated fruit. This elegant Chardonnay has luscious aromas of baked pear, lychee nuts and wild honey.

^$40.00

Grgich Hills Cellar

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2004 30th Anniversary Chardonnay
Napa Valley

Released in 2007, this limited-edition wine celebrates the 30th anniversary of our winery. For this special wine we hand selected our best lots, crafting a rich, intensely concentr ...moreated Chardonnay. A harmonious blend of Granny Smith apple, hazelnut, acacia flower and lychee nut aromas are supported by the wineâ€™s firm structure and creamy texture. This is a full-bodied Chardonnay with a lingering aftertaste that echoes in your mouth long after the wine is gone.

^$73.00

Ortman Family Vineyards

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2006 Chardonnay
Edna Valley

Our Chardonnay hails from Firepeak Vineyard in the Edna Valley, where the marine-moderated growing season is a perfect fit for our style of Chardonnay. The 2005 vintage begins with ...more striking aromas of pear, green apple, vanilla and caramel. The palate is exquisitely weighted, unfolding with smooth flavors of mango, pineapple, citrus and butterscotch.

^$24.00

Leal Vineyards

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2005 Estate Chardonnay

Crisp, vibrant mandarin and tangerine flavors. Creamy mouthfeel, warm vanilla and oak. Enjoy this wine with lighter poultry entrees, seafood, shellfish, cream-sauced pastas.

^$24.00

Gerber Vineyards

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2005 Laraine Chardonnay

The 2005 Laraine Chardonnay is a rich wine with the aromas of golden delicious apples, tropical fruit and toasty oak. In the mouth, flavors of Bartlett pears, fresh apples and citr ...moreus fruit are enveloped by sweet French oak. A lovely wine in its youth, enjoy this wine as an aperitif, with salads or poultry.

Domenico Wines

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2005 Chardonnay - Barrel Aged
Amador County

Light and fruity with aromas and flavors of lemon, grapefruit, lime and tropical fruits. Pair with veal, chicken, shrimp, crab, lobster, pork loin, butternut squash, Asagio, havart ...morei, pesto or banana pudding

^$22.00

Adler Fels

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2006 Big Ass Chard
Napa Valley

Itâ€™s okay to call this wine fat! Rich flavors of caramel and toasty oak are balanced by fresh notes of lemon, melon and a slight mineral character. Over half the wine was barrel- ...morefermented in a mix of old and new oak barrels and then aged for over 9 months in barrel. The palate is round and soft with a lingering finish.

^$14.99

Adler Fels

CAW Rating: 95

100

1 reviews

2006 Leaping Lizard Chardonnay
Napa Valley

Our Chardonnay exhibits fresh aromas of spiced apple and lemongrass. These aromas are mirrored on the palate with flavors of citrus and tart apple. On the palate, the wine is bri ...moreght with a slight minerality on the mid-palate. Approximately 25% of the wine was barrel fermented in a mix of new and old oak barrels and aged in oak for a period of seven months. The oak gives the wine a lovely round mouthfeel and contributes the toasty, vanillin characters on the finish.

^$11.99

Adler Fels

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2005 Coyote Creek Chardonnay
Coyote Creek California

Coyote Creek Chardonnay has layers of aromas that range from lively citrus notes to spicy characters of cinnamon and baked apple pie. This complexity is also found on the palate. F ...morelavors of zesty tangerine and lemon are displayed on the entry and mid-palate, and soft flavors of honey and toast are displayed on the finish.

^$7.99

Raymond Vineyard & Cellar

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2005 Reserve Chardonnay
Napa Valley

100% Chardonnay, this rich, medium-bodied wine opens with citrus, green apple, honeysuckle, orange blossom and vanilla aromas followed by elegant, refreshing flavors of vanilla, gr ...moreanny smith apple, pear and apricot. The long, smooth finish is ripe with notes of pineapple and citrus along with hints of vanilla and almond.

^$20.00

Raymond Vineyard & Cellar

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2005 R Collection Chardonnay
Monterey

100% Chardonnay from Monterey, the R Collection Chardonnay opens with aromas of pineapple, grapefruit, lemon ripe melon, pear and vanilla with a touch of sweet oak. Bright tropical ...more fruit flavors of pineapple and mango followed by kiwi, green apple, pear, vanilla and honey on the finish. Medium-bodied with very light oak influence, this Chardonnay is nicely balanced with a rich, smooth mouthfeel and a long finish.

^$13.00

Miramonte Winery

CAW Rating: 86

100

1 reviews

2005 Chardonnay
Temecula Valley

Crafted in the classic Miramonte style, our Chardonnay is at once elegant, sophisticated, sensual and delicious. Well integrated flavors of fresh pear, mango and spiced golden appl ...moree are accented with hints of honey, vanilla and toasty oak. Six months of barrel aging in premium French oak (Allier and Vosges, exclusively), allow us to showcase the fruit's characteristics without overpowering it. Excellent mouthfeel and delicate balance make this not only a versatile, sophisticated wine, but one of the more popular whites in the Valley.

^$22.95

Chumeia Vineyards

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2006 Chardonnay
California

â€œPow! Bam! Smack! Same bat time same bat channelâ€¦This Chardonnay really kicks it up a few notches. Full throttle and drenched in tropical flavors of pineapple, and butter, it s ...moreounds crazy but wait until you taste this one. A tidal wave of tropical tones, soft butterscotch and then the butter hits you like a waveâ€”pow! Mild acids and cushy oak tannins allow a long lush finish. Enjoy!â€ Winemaker, Lee Nesbitt

Pair this with crab cakes and Chardonnay cream sauce, grilled chicken with a tropical mango/lime salsa or grilled artichokes marinated in garlic and butter.

^$12.00