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This chardonnay is not oak-aged, allowing the underlying fruity, almost tropical flavors of the grape to shine through. Great with light pasta, chicken and pork.

Winery: Marmesa Winery
Vintage: 2005
Type: White
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Edna Valley, California
Price: $9.99

James Halliday of Australian Wine Companion gives this Chardonnay a 92 point rating. A citrus and peach nose complements the nectarine, lemon and spicy oak flavor.

Winery: Angove’s
Vintage: 2006
Type: White
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: South Australia
Price: $7.99 for a limited time

A cheap chardonnay without a strong oak flavor, this wine offers a buttery crispness with fruity hints of fig and pear.

Winery: Potter’s Hill
Vintage: 2007
Type: White
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Lodi, California
Price: $14.99

A fruity wine that forgoes the sweet oaky flavor common of chardonnays. It has an aroma of pear, mango, lemon and just a hint of vanilla oak. Excellent with seafood and chicken.

Winery: Richland
Vintage: 2008
Type: White
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: South Eastern Australia
Price: $10.99

A favorite Italian Chardonnay, with flavors of soft oak, pineapple and citrus. This wine is a great pair with grilled chicken or turkey, corn and Fettucini Alfredo.
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Winery: Ca’ del Baio
Vintage: 2006
Type: White
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: The Langhe, Italy
Ratings: Wine Messenger: 93 points
Price: $17.50

The dry, medium bodied 2005 Bernardus Chardonnay opens with aromas of peach and tropical fruit, followed by flavors of ripe pineapple, apple notes, and a long, creamy finish. It’s not often you’ll find a wine rated at 95 points for less than $20. Try a bottle while you still can!

Winery: Bernardus
Vintage: 2005
Type: Chardonnay
Region: Monterey, California
Ratings: WINE NEWS: 95 points
Price: $16.99