Jeff Clavier's Buzzlog

Disclosure: I actually wanted to pick up the Viognier from that winery, not the Chardonnay and I mixed bottles up as I was rushing through Safeway. And horror, I realize that I have not blogged about the Viognier, which is very nice and cheap.
This Chardonnay is decent, typical Californian, though not too oaky, buttery, etc. I think that I paid $8 or $9 for it, so not a bad deal.

"Almost pure fruit" is the first thought you have when tasting that wine. We had it at "Straight Cafe", an Asian Fusion restaurant in Palo Alto. Whilst it lacks structure, it matched very well with my spicy dish (a spectacular Indonesian Paella).

I found this bottle at BevMo, the wine is made in Monterey County, and displays very fruity flavors. It is sharp, a bit acid and light on oak. I liked it better after the bottle was open for a day or so.

Montes is one of the most well known Chilean wineries. This Chardonnay is very similar to some of the wines produced on the south of France, full of fruit, with a bit a acidity and great balance. And a great value at $10 or so (at Cost Plus World Markets).
WS: 89.

Recommended by the staff from K & L Wine San Francisco, this Chardonnay from Central California is rich in fruit, well balanced and with a nice level of acidity. Definitely closer to typical Burgundy whites than many Californian chardonnays.