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Flat Rock Good Kharma Chardonnay 2013, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2013-2016. 356873 13% XD 750 mL  $16.95. September 11, 2014 Full Review
Rosehall Run Liberated Unoaked Chardonnay 2016, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A terrific, fresh unoaked (thus liberated from oak) white wine from Prince Edward County made from the classic Chardonnay grape. Aromas of golden apple and fresh pear. Match with roast chicken. Drink: 2017-2019. 303776 13% D 750 mL  $14.95 Score: 91/100. August 29, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
CAVIT COLLECTION PINOT GRIGIO DELLE VENEZIE IGT 2016, Venezie, Italy  99218 12% XD 750 mL  $12.45. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Kim Crawford Wild Grace Small Parcels Chardonnay 2015, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand: Full-bodied, voluptuous and layered with butterscotch goodness and pineapple aromas. Yet not cloying or heavy, just mouth-filling and soul satisfying. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2015-2020. 378604 13% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 93/100. April 24, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Full Review
Invivo Chardonnay 2016, Gisborne, North Island, New Zealand Drink: 2017-2020. 499855 12.50% XD 750 mL  $20.25. July 8, 2017 Full Review
Spy Valley Chardonnay 2014, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: A reliable and robust Chardonnay with notes of green apple, butter, vanilla spice and peach. Matured 10 months in French oak barrels. Good balance and length. Pair with roast chicken. Drink: 2016-2019. 57737 13% D 750 mL  $23.00 Score: 90/100. January 27, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Sequoia Grove Chardonnay 2014, Napa Valley, California, United States Drink: 2017-2019. 478834 14.10% D 750 mL  $39.95. February 18, 2017 Full Review
J. Lohr Riverstone Arroyo Seco Monterey Chardonnay 2015, Arroyo Seco, Monterey, California, United States Drink: 2017-2019. 258699 13.50% XD 750 mL  $20.95. June 5, 2015 Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review
Folie à Deux Chardonnay 2014, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Full-bodied and luscious Californian Chardonnay with attractive aromas of toasted almond, butterscotch and golden apple. Pair with roasted chicken or turkey. Folie a Deux translates to a passion shared by two. The Chardonnay grapes are sourced from Sonoma's coveted Russian River Valley where the Pacific Ocean fog moderates vineyard temperatures. Drink: 2016-2019. 146951 13.50% XD 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 91/100. January 12, 2017 Top Rated White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay 2015, California, United States Drink: 2016-2020. 369686 13.50% D 750 mL  $24.95. June 8, 2013 Terrific Turkey Wine Full Review
Wente Vineyards Morning Fog Chardonnay 2016, Livermore, California, United States: A lovely, full-bodied, rich Californian white wine made from the state's iconic Chardonnay grape. Aromas of toasted almond, green apple and freshly baked bread. Pair with roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2018-2020. 175430 13.50% D 750 mL  $21.00 Score: 90/100. April 13, 2018 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Raymond Reserve Selection Chardonnay 2015, Napa Valley, California, United States Drink: 2018-2022. 716928 14.50% XD 750 mL  $27.95. March 3, 2018 Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Franciscan Chardonnay 2015, Napa Valley, California, United States: Boston cream pie on the nose and palate from oak aging, that follows through with a rich texture on the palate. Lots of butter, butterscotch, caramel, and toffee-vanilla notes. Full-bodied and luscious with fleshy peach emerging on the palate. Finishes smoky. Pair with roast chicken or turkey. Drink: 2018-2022. 496125 13.50% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 88/100. March 17, 2018 Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review
Irony Merlot 2014, Napa Valley, California, United States: Delicato Family Vineyards Supple, juicy and full-bodied with black plums and smoke. Pleasantly bitter finish. Firm grip on the palate. Pair with meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2018-2022. 183186 14% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 87/100. May 17, 2019 Voluptuous Veal Wine Full Review

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