JT Cellars-Chardonnay-Central Coast-California-2007-$8.98-Crisp citrus nose, good yellow color. Smooth, lemon, vanilla, not over oaked, very balanced for a Chard at this price range. A very good summer wine. NR CR-4 Good with pasta, chicken, salads.
Edna Valley Vineyard-Paragon-Chardonnay-San Luis Obispo County-California-2007-$13.99- Co-worker brought this for Wine Friday’s, good nose of spice, crisp. Nice yellow color, peach, vanilla favors, with a clean finish. A good summer drinking Chard. WS-87 CR-4 Good with chicken, pasta, fish.
Windsor Sonoma-Russian River Valley-Chardonnay-California-2006-$18.99-Great crisp nose of spice and tropical fruit, golden color. Smooth, perfect acidity, just right amount of oak, vanilla, butterscotch favors. A very good Chard, drinking now at it’s peak. WS-91 RP-91 CR-4-4.5 Great with fish, pasta, steak.
Raymond Vineyard & Cellars-Reserve-Chardonnay-Napa Valley-2007-$12.99-Crisp nose of citus, good yellow color. Citrus, vanilla, toasty oak, a good summer wine. Good price for a Napa Chard. NR CR-4 Good with chicken, salads, pork.