Wines By The Bottle - California Chardonnay

While Chardonnay has its origins in the Burgundy region of France, it has become quite the phenomenon in the Vineyards of California. The styles range from fresh and simple to rich and complex. We have put together a list that represents both important and diverse appellations.

Anapamu Cellars, Monterey, 2000

$23.00

The word Anapamu means “rising place” in the Native American Chumash language. This is a great value for Central Coast Chardonnay with layers of fruit driven flavors.

Heitz Cellars, Napa Valley, 2000

$25.00

A delicious, well-balanced Chardonnay from one of Napa Valley’s most regarded wineries. Lush pear and apple aromas enhanced by creamery buttered oak notes.

Raymond Vineyard & Cellar, “Reserve,” Napa, 2000

$29.00

Fresh, ripe fruit aromas dominate the aromatic nose of this delicious Chardonnay. Pear, apple and tropical flavors meld with toasted oak and vanilla in the mouth.

Marcelina, Carneros, 2001

$30.00

The Carneros Region continues to be a source for finely balanced Burgundian styled wines. Full of orchard fruit & spice aromas and flavors enhanced by a silky finish.

Au Bon Climat, Santa Barbara, 2001

$32.00

A pioneer in the Santa Barbara region, Jim Clendenon is known for making Chardonnay in a true Burgundian style, with crisp tropical flavors and a nice influence of toasted oak.

J. Lohr, “Arroyo Vista,” Central Coast, 2000

$34.00

Located in Arroyo Seco, this hilltop vineyard yields grapes that lend this wine to luscious lime and pear scented aromas balanced by rich, creamy, elegant flavors.

Cinnabar “Estate,” Santa Cruz Mountains, 1999

$35.00

Santa Cruz Mountain Chardonnay is a unique experience. Crisp like a Chablis Grand Cru, balanced like a Puligny-Montrachet, and fruit laden like a true Californian.

Carpe Diem, “Firepeak Vineyard,” Edna Valley, 2000

$36.00

“Seize the Day!” An exciting new label that Yves found during his research. This wine blew him away with an array of complex aromatics and complex mouthfeel.

Fess Parker, “Marcella’s Vineyard,” Santa Barbara, 2000

$40.00

This single vineyard, named for Parker’s wife, produces a richly textured Chardonnay that exudes ripe peach, apple and nectarine nuances. A must try!

Nickel & Nickel, Truchard Vineyard, Carneros, 2001

$49.00

The Truchard vineyard is well known for its cool-climate wines with a rich tropical characteristic, nice buttery mouthfeel and mild oak finish. This wonderful creation comes from the Far Niente Family.

Far Niente, Napa Valley, 2000

$68.00

The Classic. An intense array of aromas and flavors from melon and fig to oak with mineral and yeast notes. Certainly one of the finest from California!