Sorrel Canyon Cellars Chardonnay 2009

Finally, a California Chardonnay to rival Kendall-Jackson! Exotic notes of lychee, lime and other tropical fruits share the stage with toasty oak. This wine is crisp and lively, super fruity, yet coats your mouth with a smooth, buttery finish. Perfect for your Wednesday-night book club as well as your Friday night dinner party, this is a wine anyone can enjoy!

Very fresh, with crisp green apple, melon and banana flavors and highlighted by zesty acidity and flinty mineral notes. Terrific alternative to your favorite white Burgundy or Pinot Gris. Full-flavored but not overwhelmingly heavy, it dances across your tongue and finishes clean and dry. Terrific with oysters and other shellfish, but also pairs well with most chicken and pasta dishes.

For fans of oaky Chardonnay. We found abundant flavors of melon, apricot, pear, and honeysuckle, alongside a big dose of toasty, smoky oak. Full, viscous and mouthcoating, this is your prototypical California Chardonnay.

Full-bodied with ample butterscotch and toast flavors to compliment the ripe citrus and red apple flavors, this excellent value in Chardonnay could easily compete with wines twice the price.

The new vintage of this perennial staff favorite has arrived, and I am pleased to report that it equals the great reputation of its 2006 predecessor. A bright gold in color, the nose is subtly floral with aromas of dry grass, melon and vanilla. The feel is textured and delicate, crafted in a Burgundian style, and presents hints of honey and banana - a delicious alternative to the overly-oaked style of some California Chardonnays. This is the perfect white for all occasions, and an exceptional value.

Framed with flavors of apple, sweet melons and citrus with a mineral-tinged finish and notes of cinnamon. Chill it just slightly and serve it with bay scallops in a cream sauce, fresh salads topped with chilled shrimp or chicken strips and tilapia Florentine style.

Framed with flavors of apple, sweet melons and citrus with a mineral-tinged finish and notes of cinnamon. Chill it just slightly and serve it with bay scallops in a cream sauce, fresh salads topped with chilled shrimp or chicken strips and tilapia Florentine style.