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

JamesN.
GV,
I think the last chard was a 2006 Meridian 8 bones, but servicable, probably too much oak for you.
May 21, 2008

Paulie D
BYRON 2005 Chard – $17.99 – enjoyed while watching this episode
May 21, 2008

DC Dell
Lurker checking in… Thanks Gary for exploring wines we can find easily. Ok, back to reading your book.
May 21, 2008

Little Jonny H
Dice-K for Manny… tough move. What you should be doing is trading away Indians pitchers, cause no matter how good they’ve been, the hitting has been atrocious!!!

QOTD: Sawbuck… not bad, and not over the top on the oak/butter.
May 21, 2008

C-Lo
Short episode today GV – you haven’t done an under-9 minute episode for a while. I liked it though; I don’t have a whole lot of great wine shops around me, so I appreciate the supermarket picks.

QOTD: Chrysalis Vineyards Chardonnay out of Virginia. Not bad – went well with my meal from QDoba! Keep it real.
May 21, 2008

Gotsha
2005 Columbia Crest “Grand Estates”. Nothing but the best for me.
May 21, 2008

Susan
I just finished the Wolffer Vineyards Reserve Chardonnay.
May 21, 2008

In Vino Veritas
The last bottle of Chardonnay I had was Little Penguin (2007?). It was alright — not bad, not earthshaking.
May 21, 2008

Anthony L.
Last bottle was Catena Alta 2005…very good.
May 21, 2008

thefanjestic
Qotd: Naked Chardonnay from Four Vines
May 21, 2008

dick gearhart
Last bottle-DuMol Clare. It was corked. The folks at DuMol were fabulous and sent me a replacement bottle with their apologies. It is absolutely a must for me to have a relationship with winery or merchant for this very reason.
May 21, 2008

Senator
Dice K for Manny? Whoever gave away ManRam got hosed.

Tooch, that’s a pretty even trade. You got slightly more value, but your trading partner consolidated his value into three players.
May 21, 2008

Cuse Wino
QOTD- Paul Newman Chardonnay but my most common is the Four Vines Naked Chardonnay. No oak for me, thanks.

Nice short episode but tell the peanut gallery to keep it down.
May 21, 2008

JC
QOTD: Cambria 05
May 21, 2008

Johnnyutah
QOTD: Faiveley Bourgogne 2003 $22…a hot year for France and in the glass…the heat on the finish made it seem disjointed

However I had a 2003 Jean-Phillipe Fichet Meursault $34 recently that was excellent.
May 21, 2008

jason carey
Matrot 2005 Meursaut under screwcap.. believe it or not.. excellent ballance and smoky deliciousness with fruit..
I think that when it comes to cheaper Chard especially, the oak is dangerous. When you get to rich White Burgs, there can be some nice oak, but not when it becomes a vanilla butter bomb.
May 21, 2008

Allen Woodrum
qotd: 2006 Meridian Chardonnay. I actually thought it was better than the 83 points from wine spectator. Fruity, buttery, and smooth. I will probably buy some more of this. Got it on sale for 8.99
May 21, 2008

kaybee
QoTd
Columbia Winery 2005 Wyckoff Chardonnay
fruity, apple, lemon, but crisp
like it
May 21, 2008

Eric G
Big fan of the short shows, like it when you mix it up. Also it’s great to see you expand your taste buds too, QOTD- Last Chard was an unmemorable glass at a restaurant. However, I promise to seek one out.
May 21, 2008

Tooch
hey gary -

been a while since i left a comment…

first off, i just made a BIG fantasy baseball trade…

I GAVE: Ryan Howard, Tim Hudson & Hunter Pence
I RECEIVED: Kosuke Fukodome, Hideki Matsui, Xavier Nady, Jon Rauch

(i win)

QOTD: Grgich Hill 2006 Chardonnay – drank with my best friend on friday night…had the oaky/buttery/richness of the “traditional” CA chard…but both of us really enjoyed it. Felt that the flavors will balanced and that the oak didn’t dominate the overall tast.

hope all is well,

Tooch
May 21, 2008

KW
QOTD: 2003 Sonoma Cutrer – Russian River
May 21, 2008

Johnny C. a.k.a SmokinActuary
Cartlidge and Browne California Chardonnay
May 21, 2008

Araldite
QOTD: 2005 Chalone Vineyard
May 21, 2008

laposte
QOTD:

I believe it was a 2002 Louis Latour Meursault.
May 21, 2008

TennLee
a bottle from Chateau Elan in jaja.