Chardonnay That You Can Find At The Store

Chardonnay That You Can Find At The Store – Episode #469

May 21, 2008

Gary Vaynerchuk tries 3 Chardonnay wines that are available in most stores around the country. People have asked for more reviews of wines that are OUT THERE! Here you go.

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“QOTD: Frederic Magnien white burgundy, really great grip, touch of oak…” by richardvinifera
“Good. Ive been passing by the Acacia for awhile now.
Will give it a…” by Pangaea
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Wines tasted in this episode:

Stonehedge ChardonnayOther California Chardonnay
Estancia ChardonnayOther California Chardonnay
2006 Acacia A ChardonnayNapa Chardonnay

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May 21, 2008

Shawn
What happened to the new format with you chillin’? Different camera angles, enjoying the wine, chatting. That was kinda fun. I don’t really know about this whole value thing though. I mean, honestly, how often do you think you can bring the thunder doing 12 bone wines? I enjoyed more the barbera episode, where you did the whole encyclopedia thing, and taught us something. WLTV to me is about learning. I mean, you’ve totally changed my perspective about wine. Now what the hell happened to the burgundy chardonnays? That was thunder. Episode 27, you were so rockin’ it. I WANT THUNDER!

QOTD: Wolf Blass Red Label Chardonnay Semilllon, 2007.
May 21, 2008

maggiej
Good to see some available wines.

The last chardonnay I had was a 2006 Unoaked Chardonnay from Villa Maria, Marbourgh, New Zealand. It tasted a lot like the a generic new zealand sauvignon blanc! We had some killer Chardonnays at Joullian up in Carmel a month ago.
May 21, 2008

E
QOD: 2004 Terres Dorees Beaujolais Blanc. Eight bucks, kicked several different kinds of ass, now it’s twice that. Rasafraggin’ weak dollar.
May 21, 2008

David Dadekian
QOTD: I believe the last one was a 2005 Benziger Chardonnay Los Carneros which we bought at the winery last year.
May 21, 2008

Rowland
HOLYMOLY, i did see that!!! if only it had been Lion-O and Mumra!!!
May 21, 2008

purplejuicebruce
QOTD….Petite Sirah!
May 21, 2008

Neil
Whaaaaaaaaaat Haaaaaaaaaaaaappened?

QOTD: St. Clement Abbott’s Vineyard Chardonnay.
May 21, 2008

Neil
QOTD: T
May 21, 2008

MGM
QOTD: Catena “Alta” 2006, Argentina
May 21, 2008

Oklahoma Michael
Seriously what was in the bucket Mott?? QOTD- I had the Mer Soleil 2005 a guest left some for us to try at the bar last night. YUCKKKKK!! No wonder he didn’t finish it
May 21, 2008

M
QOTD: I can’t remember. I’ve been busy expanding my palate with Albarino, Greco di Tufo, Falanghina, Viognier, Macabeo, Gruner Veltliner, Muscadet, Rueda whites…. I generally prefer red but this spring I’ve been sampling whites.

I got a bottle of 2005 Jekel Chardonnay (Monterey) in a gift basket. Therefore it will be my next Chardonnay.
May 21, 2008

Christine (cflo)
Frank Family Reserve Carneros. I don’t drink chards very often but this is one I love!
May 21, 2008

Omallley
QOTD: An Estacion Chardonnay from Chile. It was surprisingly crisp and clean unoaked wine.
May 21, 2008

Jaybird
Hey mott what was in the bucket!? No slackin’ when GV is on vacation

QOTD: The last chardonnay I had was a 1995 Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Champagne CuvÃ©e SpÃ©ciale.
May 21, 2008

Brian
I personally like the oak in chardonnay, its just a different flavor it gives and its nice when you really arent in the mood for something fruity..

QTOD: 2006 Rock Hollow Chardonnay Vinter’s Selection Central Coast (still sitting on 5 bottle, but im sure you would find it over oaked)
May 21, 2008

Rossodio
QOTD: Last bottle I TASTED was the 2007 Altana Di Vico, an Italian chard. Not too great, I gave it 81 points.

Last bottle I bought and had (at a restaurant, in fact) was the 2002 Louis Max Mercurey les Rochelles (Chablis, of course)… I gave it 89 points, contrasting strongly with spectator’s 84. I have no idea how it’s lasted this long, but it was still fine.
May 21, 2008

Eli2Tyree
mine was Bzikot Bourgogne Blanc 2006 this weekend for my girlfriends birthday
May 21, 2008

Adam J
Thanks for this show Gary, I do think that it is time I give these inexpensive Cali Chards some more attention. Much appreciation for all the shows while your on vacation!!
Qotd: Guy Larmandier NV Blanc de Blanc- Both my wife and my pal’s were loving it.
May 21, 2008

MattyO
QOTD: Mezzacorona Chard. from Northern Italy (don’t know the vintage) but it was not over oaked, had a tasty lightness of apple-core with melted butter drizzled over it. very good with my meal. loved it.

great show gary, thank you for replying to my email so fast! i know you are busy! thank you thank you thank you thank you
May 21, 2008

Greg B
Big G, Cheap Chard….OK

QOTD: Patz & Hall 05. Pretty good!
May 21, 2008

Tom
QOTD: It has been long enough that I have no idea which one i had.
May 21, 2008

ninefingers
Joseph Drouhin Chablis Premier Cru 1967 in 1972 and was not as good as andre simon selection Macon Blanc Pinot Chardonnay-NV in 1972.

I would prefer a 7.5% Riesling to a ‘Chard’ anyday.
May 21, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
QOTD 2006 Sharpshooter Chardonnay
May 21, 2008

on the lake
So, when is the Robert Mondavi tribute show??
May 21, 2008

Scott EJ
QOTD: Simi, RRV, 06. A little more oaky and buttery than those you reviewed today. But, all-in-all, nice mouthfeel w/those two components not being over the top and actually working quite well together and making a nice wine. Maybe not the greatest qpr @ $16. But, I didn’t feel cheated, either.