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Foxglove
San Luis Obispo Chardonnay 2010 . . . . . 11.99
90/100 - Wine Advocate. "I was blown away by the two wines I tasted from Foxglove, Bob and Jim Varner’s negociant label. The Varners clearly have the magic touch. These are among the finest values readers will find anywhere in the world. The 2010 Chardonnay is one of the top values in California wine. It possesses tons of ripe, varietal fruit in a style that is quite rich but not heavy. Clean citrus and floral notes add freshness on the long finish. Lees stirring gives the wine much of its richness, while aging in steel helps maintain freshness. There is remarkable depth and textural finesse here, never mind a price that is mind-boggling for this level of quality. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2014." (California)

Catena
Mendoza Chardonnay 2010 . . . . . 13.99
90/100 - Wine Advocate. "There is no let up in quality at Catena Zapata, where Nicolas Catena remains in charge, assisted by his daughter, Dr. Laura Catena. The 2010 Chardonnay was barrel fermented, put through full malolactic fermentation, and aged for 9 months in 30% new French oak. The enticing nose offers up hints of toast, pear, and tropical fruits, leading to a well-balanced wine with the fruit buttressed by vibrant acidity. Drink this tasty effort over the next 3-4 years. It is an outstanding value." (Argentina)

Rusack
Santa Barbara County
Chardonnay 2009 . . . . . 19.99
90+/100 - Our score.
91/100 - Wine Advocate. "I was very impressed with the Chardonnays and Pinots I tasted from Rusack. The 2009 Chardonnay is quite attractive in its expressive tropical fruit, sweet French oak and minerals. All of the elements come together nicely in this poised, mid- eight Chardonnay. There is a lovely interplay of minerality and textural creaminess on the generous finish. Hints of melon, pears and vanilla linger on the close. Rusack aged the Chardonnay in 40% new barrels. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2014." (California)

Maldonado
"Parr Vineyard"
Sonoma County Chardonnay 2009 . . . . . 24.99
90+/100 - Our score.
Wow! This has as much butterscotch and caramel as you will ever find in a Chardonnay! Big and rich with apple, pear, vanilla …and all that butterscotch. One might think that a Chardonnay of this style would be gloppy and clumsy, but thanks to the Maldonado's impressively balanced acidity, that's not the case here. This is a totally enjoyable Chardonnay that will make lovers of hardcore Chardonnay very, very happy. (California)


Our Scoring Scale 96 -100 - Extraordinary 90 - 95 - Exceptional 85 - 89 - Above Average
84 and below -	You won't find it at the Wine Discount Center