Cheap Good Chardonnay

If you’re the type of person who heads straight to the organics section in the grocery store, you should consider the ’05 Bonterra Chardonnay; one of the world’s top organically grown and farmed white wines. A full, rich Chardonnay with aromas of apricots, peaches and green apples. Rich buttery texture with great length.

Winery: Bonterra Vineyards
Vintage: 2005
Type: Chardonnay
Region: North Coast, California
Ratings: BRONZE MEDAL, 2006 CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR WINE COMP
Price: $12.99

The ’04 Cambria Katherine’s Chardonnay reveals a flamboyant nose of orange blossoms, lemon honey, and wet stones; tropical fruit characteristics also emerge on the palate. And despite not being a fan of eating wet stones, I gave this Chardonnay a try and really enjoyed it.

Winery: Cambria
Vintage: 2004
Type: Chardonnay
Region: Santa Maria Valley, CA, USA
Ratings: ROBERT PARKER, JR: 90 points
Price: $16.79

Full of fine core fruit flavors, the stand-up ’04 Beringer Napa Valley Chardonnay is a well-focused wine; nice weight on the palate makes it excellent with grilled chicken.

Winery: Beringer Vineyards
Vintage: 2004
Type: Chardonnay
Region: Napa Valley, CA, USA
Ratings: Wilfred Wong: 90 points
Price: $13.99