Santa Barbara Winery Chardonnay 2012, Santa Barbara County, California, United States: Santa Barbara is a glorious southern Californian winemaking region to explore both in the glass and on vacation. This chardonnay is full-bodied with ripe tree fruit and toasty oak aromas, brought forth under the masterful hand of winemaker Bruce McGuire. Try it with pasta in cream sauce. Drink: 2014-2019. 989152 13.80% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 91/100. May 10, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review

Stonehedge Reserve Chardonnay 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States: Toasty oak and sweet peach on the nose and palate. Creamy with layers of vanilla, spice and buttered bread. Finishes with banana split sweetness. Drink: 2013-2016. 311548 13.90% D 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 87/100. May 24, 2014 Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review

Artesa Vineyards & Winery Chardonnay 2012, Carneros, California, United States: This winery ferments part of the wine oak barrels, the other in stainless steel tanks to create richness and mouth-filling texture while preserving the purity and vibrancy of the fruit. Carneros cool climate shows through in the mouth-watering acidity, while this full-bodied white wine finishes with aromas of tree fruit, citrus and vanilla smoke. Drink: 2013-2017. 217165 14.20% XD 750 mL  $30.00 Score: 88/100. June 7, 2014 Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review