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Charles Shaw Chardonnay(2005)
- Winery:
- Charles Shaw Winery
- Varietal:
- Chardonnay
- Region:
- USA > California > Napa
- Type:
- White Wine
- User Tags:
- white grape, chardonnay, award winning, pome, apple, oak - heavy, (tree) fruit, acidic, bargain, caramel
Lovingly nicknamed “Two Buck Chuck” by a member of the wine press, these California wines have become something of a phenomenon in the wine world, and in our stores. Contrary to many an urban legend, these super-value wines began as the result of an oversupply of wine and a great relationship with a valued supplier. They’ve become the nation’s best-selling wines, not surprising when you consider the combination of low price ($1.99 - $3.49 per bottle, depending on the region) and great taste Charles Shaw wines offer. Depending on the season and the quality of wine available, our selection read more...
- winecanine
- Indianapolis, IN
- June 2007
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After reading that the <b>Charles Shaw California Chardonnay 2005</b> had garnered two gold medals at the California State Fair's commercial wine competition, I figured that I had better try it. Could the ballyhooed-yet-reviled Two-Buck Chuck (actually, it's $3 a bottle in my neighborhood) really be that good?
The complete results of the competition won't be released for a couple of weeks, so I don't know which 349 Chardonnays the Shaw was judged superior to. But I do know this: It's a light, clean wine with just a little oak, just a little read more...
- July 2007
- It's not a great wine but it's a good wine for the price.
- August 2007
- I picked up a bottle of this after reading about the awards it won at the California State Fair. I honestly wasn't all that crazy about it. I drink Chuck's Shiraz pretty regularly, and like it for what it is. The chard just didn't get it done for me. It had a resin flavor that just fouled up the balance. Oddly, after it sat in my fridge for a couple of days after opening, it seemed to taste rounder and was more drinkable.
- bwilley
- Tempe, AZ
- November 2007
- always good for a party and at the 2.99 price you can stock up for those unexpected guests.
- January 2008
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