Introduction I had been on the lookout for some celebrities/tv personalities that favour drinking Chardonnay. In one of my articles I already featured Bridget Jones, although this might not be the best example. The New York Times just interviewed the singer/comedian Bridget Everett, who is an avid Chardonnay fan, in particular for the Napa Valley… Read More »
Introduction Having presented some of California’s best Chardonnays from Napa Valley and Sonoma County (just click for reviews), California offers many more excellent Chardonnays from its other regions. That is why I am dedicating the wine reviews below to areas like Carneros, Russian River Valley and Central Coast. Find beneath reviews and ratings for a… Read More »
Introduction Sonoma County in California has a long history when it comes to wine and Chardonnay remains the most popular grape. Sonoma County, twice the size of its neighbour Napa Valley, extends from Napa on to the Mayacamas Mountains. Climate, location and soil type are diverse, so the wine is getting more and more interesting.… Read More »
Introduction People might wonder why Napa Valley takes it place between the best Chardonnay producing regions in the world. The reasons are threefold. Producing 4% of California’s wines this valley has this great and unique combination of soil and climate for wine grapes and it has the professionals to optimally use these circumstances. The growing… Read More »
Introduction The Chardonnay grape is Australia’s most widely planted white wine variety, the range of styles produced is quite diverse. Given the fact that widespread planting in Australia has been a relatively recent phenomenon, styles are constantly evolving and being refined, yet quite a lot of Chardonnays can already compete with the best in the… Read More »
Introduction France is one of the best Chardonnay producing countries in the world, with the Burgundy region as its most important contributor. White Burgundy Chardonnay is almost universal. Chardonnay grapes love the chalky, limestone-rich soil of Burgundy. That is a major reason why the area produces so many brilliant wines. Burgundy is considered the birthplace… Read More »
Introduction Here I would like to offer another great opportunity to find out about some outstanding Chardonnays, mostly from Europe and supplied by the company: FromVineyardsDirect. Deliveries are made for the UK market. This is who they are. Straight from the Vineyard FromVineyardsDirect is the brainchild of David Campbell and Esme Johnstone. We offer a small… Read More »
Introduction I have described elsewhere the importance of California wine in the world and Chardonnays in particular. One of the online suppliers to the USA market is Wine Insiders, which offer some top California Chardonnays. Read here about them and see my reviews and ratings of some of these excellent Chardonnays. About Wine Insiders See… Read More »
Introduction California Chardonnays are now equalling or even surpassing the quality of the French Chardonnays! With over 100,000 acres in production, Chardonnay claims more acreage than any other wine grape in California, and reigns supreme as the most popular wine consumed in the US (that’s including reds and whites). Meanwhile, California not only can compete… Read More »
Introduction France is one of the best Chardonnay producing countries in the world, with the Burgundy region as its most important contributor. White Burgundy Chardonnay is almost universal. Chardonnay grapes love the chalky, limestone-rich soil of Burgundy. That is a major reason why the area produces so many brilliant wines. Burgundy is considered the birthplace… Read More »