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 22, 2008

akellner
Last Chard: 4 Vines Naked, its put Chard back in my roatation
May 22, 2008

J.ÄŒ.
Last bottle of Chardonnay? Macon-Milly-Lamartine â€žClos de Fourâ€œ 2005 from Les HÃ©ritiÃ©rs du Comte Lafon ) Perfect small Burgundy
May 22, 2008

Chippewamike
QOTD: Evans & Tate Chard from down under.

Nice move Piper!
May 22, 2008

Andrew
QOTD: Last chardonnay was New Year’s Eve. Garlic sauteed shrimp, a salad, and boiled lobster with butter. Went wonderfully alongside the 2006 Bollini Chardonnay Barricato 40, at CDN$14.
May 22, 2008

Bill B
Dehlinger Chardonnay 2006 – OAK MONSTER; rich full, buttery; the kind of chardonnay that got the ABC movement going… It’s a guilty pleasure!
May 22, 2008

gastrononymous
QOTD: Rombauer 2006 Carneros Chardonnay — creamy, smooth, well-balanced, just yummy albeit pricier than today’s selections. I’ll try the Acacia A. Thank you Gary, I lurk no longer!
May 22, 2008

Bill
I just had a 2004 Buena Vista Carneros Chard. Very nice and balanced.
May 22, 2008

Marcus Guiliano, Aroma Thyme Bistro
I have always liked Stonehedge, always a solid wine for the money. Gary said he stocked up on the 92 Cab. I stocked up on the 97 Stagecoach Vineyard and even got a couple of the 5 liters at Aroma Thyme Bistro.

Marcus Guiliano
http://www.aromathymebistro.com
May 22, 2008

hugh
A very green episode today…the shirt, bottles, jets jersey, chalkboard

I have not had a bottle of chardonnay this year, but i did cook with some Crane Lake the other day…..
May 22, 2008

Kevin
QOTD: 2005 Chatto Cloud Swing Chardonnay.

Gary I’d love to see you review this wine, its one of my favorite Chardonnay’s in the $12-$14 Range.
May 22, 2008

Katherine
I’m visiting my mother in law right now and we had a bottle of Barefoot Chardonnay. It was OK, not great, but drinkable. Thanks for doing a show with wines I can get in my local market!
May 22, 2008

laurie in VT
QOTD: An unremarkable Chard at a friend’s house a month or two ago, don’t remember what it was.

Your ‘interview’ that aired on NPR this past Saturday was a hoot! Thanks! Made our road trip even more enjoyable. Maybe you could have a weekly NPR spot – 5 or 10 minutes before or after ‘The Splendid Table’ ? Now that’d be sweet!
May 22, 2008

JerseyGirl turned CNY vayniac
QOTD: Hunt Country 2006 Chard – $12 from the Fingerlakes, NY. It was DELICIOUS! Tried it at my Wine Club when the vineyard came to present, and actually bought two bottles (among others from the same vineyard), which says a lot since i’m not a big chard fan.
May 22, 2008

Mike Gigante
QOTD: About 3 weeks ago (I’ve been on a bit of a Riesling kick recently) — 1984 Houghtons “Show Reserve” While Burgundy. This wine, now called “Houghton White Classic”, is made in Western Australia. It is an iconic Aussie brand and represents great “value” drinking. A small portion of the regular label is held back for 4 or 5 years to go on the wine show circuit. This wine was stunningly successful on the show circuit in the early 90’s.

This was a really interesting wine and at 24 YO, was well past the “use-by” date set by all the wine writers here. I love older wines and I thoroughly enjoyed this wine – sadly I am now into the dreaded “1 bottle remaining” syndrome. I hate that!!!

I should post my tasting notes for this wine on corkd.

Mike
May 22, 2008

Joe G.
QOTD: 2006 Bourgogne La Burgette Chardonnay
May 22, 2008

davidjaeger
It was a 2005 Bernardus Chardonnay, I thought it was great!
May 22, 2008

thrawn
I do believe it was a Beringer Founder’s Estate 2006, which was probably on clearance. Wait, I take that back, but I don’t remember the one I had more recently than that. Love the show this time, want to see more of this for other varietals as well!

Relurking…
May 22, 2008

markintokyo
I think it was a Leeuwin Estate Art Series 2001.
May 22, 2008

Neil
I’ve been trying more Chards, trying to find a 90+ in my budget. Honestly, the Chards are just not bringing the thunder for me. I know what you say about not condemning a varietal based on only a few wines, but I find myself being often disappointed with the Chards i’m drinking. I really prefer a nice dry Riesling, or a Pinot Gris. That said, the last Chard I had was Chateau St. Jean (Sonoma) 2006. It sucked. The best recent Chard I’ve had was the J. Lohr 2006. It was very textbook & I am partial to this winery. I only gave it an 88, the lowest score I have given any J. Lohr. Was still good, but a little pricey at $14.
May 22, 2008

Phil G
qotd – something at a wedding that was not memorable…
May 22, 2008

wildebeest
QOTD, contd.: I forgot to mention that the Muir-Hannah Chard was definitely not over-oaked. Oak was present, but didn’t overshadow the fruit. Another good sign for this wine: tastes best at or above room temperature, in my experience.
May 22, 2008

DoSo
Love the Broken Lizard t-shirt!!!

The last bottle of Chardonnay I had was Rombauer (not sure what vintage). It’s my favorite, but runs almost $30 a bottle, so I’ve been looking for a value-driven recommendation. Gonna check out the A by Acacia. Thanks!
May 22, 2008

wildebeest
QOTD: 2004 Muir-Hannah Estate Napa Valley Reserve Chard. I got a good deal on this one; about $14. I really enjoyed it. I’d put it in the 87-89 range, depending on aeration, my mood, etc.
May 22, 2008

Bobby Bo
Stumbled on your twitter about that award show and see you are on the ballot. Make sure you vote for GV: http://www.bravotv.com/alist/2008/cewebrity//index.php

QOTD: I only drink the cheep chard, they cant afford the new oak. Oak monster is high dollar stuff. My last one was 9 bones from Chile, not sure the winery.
May 22, 2008

foulmouthpoet
i honestly can’t remember the last bottle of chard i had. it was probably a pouilly-fuisse– at least i think that’s a chard. but mostly, i’ve probably been a bit of a snob about it. and now that you bring it up, i’m probably going to have to pick up a few bottles and reacquaint myself. thanks gary.
jq