Juicy, offering nectarine, green apple and lemon tart flavors. Lively acidity lingers into the finish, with hints of dried mint and lemongrass.

Juicy flavors of apple tart, poached pear and red peach are plush and lightly creamy. Buttered toast notes show on the finish.

The 2017 Sonoma Coast PN rated 88 McD and the Chard was 89 points. Both are sold under $20. In the Chard, look for apricot, lemon, apple, hints of oak-driven pie spice aromas. Complex palate shows lemon, nectarine and melon supported by appropriate acidity that provides a long, clean finish.

This light golden yellow Chardonnay from La Crema has a big nose of buttery pear, vanilla custard, apple and pineapple. On the palate it is creamy and balanced, with a medium body and crisp acidity. Flavors of green apple, pear, pineapple and vanilla with nicely integrated minerality. The finish is clean and lingers for a while. I would pair this Chard with a roasted chicken with lemon garlic cream sauce. Very good.

Luscious, full-throttle chardonnay in a classically ripe California style. Generously oaked, this exhibits plenty of tropical fruit supported – if not slightly overwhelmed – by an up-front toffee-caramel essence. It’s balanced by good acidity as well as a pleasantly astringent grip and wood-spice dryness.

This dark yellow colored Chardonnay opens with an oak influenced golden delicious apple and bosc pear bouquet. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, rich and concentrated. The flavor profile is a toasted oak influenced bosc pear with notes of vanilla and lime. The finish is dry and its flavors are nicely prolonged. This Chard is pretty rich and can be enjoyed on its own. With food, I would pair it with a chicken and wild mushroom ravioli with butter cream sauce. Very good.

This white from the great vineyard site is intense in approach and full-bodied richness. Thick, concentrated layers of tropical and stone fruit effuse from the palate adorned in toasted oak and lasting lushness.

Broad aromas of pear, lime skin, apple blossom and hazelnut show on the nose of this bottling. The nutty aspect extends to the palate and settles into tangy marmalade and buttered toast toward the finish.

This yellow colored Chardonnay from La Crema is very much a California oak-focused offering. It opens with an appealing oak and pear bouquet with a hint of pineapple. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied and slightly acidic. The flavor profile is an oak influenced pear and pineapple blend along with hints of buttered popcorn and a touch of honeydew melon. The finish is dry and lingers nicely. This Chard would be a nice glass pour option to sip on while chatting with friends at your favorite pub. Very good.

Mostly barrel fermented, the 2016 Chardonnay is a clean, classy effort that has solid ripeness and depth. Orange blossom, white peach, and a touch of tangerine all give way to a juicy, clean, pure, textured effort that's not going to make old bones, but will dish out pleasure over the coming year or two.

For 2015, this wine spent 9 months in primarily French oak (some American), 19% of which is new. Tropical fruit and lemon citrus aromas from the cork. It's quite fragrant in the glass with creamy, buttery, lemony, tropical fruit and slightly lactic aromas. The palate is full-bodied and very ripe with pear and butter flavours, along with touches of white peach and woodsmoke. It's creamy with fresh, balanced acidity. The finish is long and bitter with a fine chalky mineral texture. A rich Chardonnay that deserves to be paired with rich seafood dishes or chicken. 89 pts

This light yellow colored Chardonnay from La Crema opens with a mild oak and lemon bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, round and juicy. The flavor profile is a mild vanilla oak influenced pear with notes of green apple and a touch of pineapple. The finish is dry and its flavors fade away nicely. This Chard will be versatile with food and a crowd pleaser. I would pair it with a grilled chicken sandwich. 89 points. Very good.

Chardonnays to suit all palates and pocketbooks As usual, La Crema Sonoma Coast 2015 rings the bell. Floral, lemon, green apple nose with hints of oak and barrel spice. On the palate white stone fruit, lemon and honeydew melon supported with good concentration and balanced acidity that clean up the long finish, 89 points.

Smooth, lush and juicy with sweet new oak and lush pear fruit; minerally and dense with balance and long finish.

Yellow orchard fruit, honey, dried flowers and chamomile infuse the 2014 Chardonnay Kelli Ann Vineyard. Drink this creamy, plush Chardonnay over the next few years.

The Los Carneros region straddles the Sonoma County/Napa Valley border, where the elevation of the foothills provides perfect conditions for Chardonnay, and produces wines of notable depth, structure and natural acidity. La Crema incorporates traditional Burgundian winemaking techniques to produce a rich and textured wine in a proudly Californian style. Vibrant and toasty, this Chardonnay will shine with crab salad or orange chicken.

The 2014 Chardonnay Saralee’s Vineyard is 100% barrel fermented, went through full malolactic, and spent nine months in 28% new French oak. It is a crisp, elegant wine with notes of honeysuckle, apple skin and poached pear in a medium-bodied, fresh style meant for drinking over the next 3 or so years.

Sonoma Coast is gently kissed by cooling fog thus creating cool-climate wines which are higher in acidity and crispness than those from Napa Valley. The 2014 La Crema Chardonnay Sonoma Coast has a medium gold colour. On the nose, big pineapple, mango, Golden Delicious apple, and pineapple upside down cake. On the palate, there is certainly a generous dollop of American oak. There is also a burst of pineapple, musk melon, and white grapefruit topped with sugar and baby powder. Relatively short finish. Given the oak influence this is definitely a Californian Chardonnay, but with freshness and enough acidity for me to say that ABC does not apply here; anything but Chardonnay. Nonetheless, you must really appreciate an oaked Chardonnay before you wave the flag for this one. Slap your chicken up with just about anything and this is the wine for you. Also a big hit with Canadian lobster, grilled and dipped in garlic butter sauce. Going southern, try it with shrimp and grits or a North Carolina low country boil. You can sip this one in the summer, very chilled, but this wine seems to say, “OK. I am good to sip, but when is dinner coming? I am designed for food so serve it up.” The more the chill the less the oak.

Sonoma Coast is gently kissed by cooling fog therefore creating a cool climate and wines which are higher in acidity and crispness than Napa Valley wines. This 2014 La Crema Chardonnay Sonoma Coast has a medium gold colour. On the nose, there is big pineapple, mango, Golden Delicious, and pineapple upside down cake. On the palate, there is certainly a generous dollop of American oak. There is also a burst of pineapple, musk melon, and white grapefruit topped with sugar and baby powder. Relatively short finish. Given the oak influence, this is definitely a Californian Chardonnay, but with freshness and enough acidity to have me state ABC does not apply here; Anything But Chardonnay. Nonetheless you must really appreciate an oaked Chardonnay before you wave the flag for this one. 89 points.

Light, bright gold. Spicy citrus fruits and chamomile on the delicately scented nose. Light-bodied, dry and nervy, offering juicy Meyer lemon and quince flavors that pick up a white pepper quality with air. Closes with good clarity and tangy cut, leaving a subtle leesy note behind.

Apricot, honey, Chamomile and orange blossoms are some of the many notes that jump from the glass in La Crema's Chardonnay Los Carneros. Rich and voluptuous on the palate, the 2012 possesses excellent textural balance, although it could use a little more definition in its bouquet.

Bright yellow-gold. Ripe melon and nectarine aromas are lifted by notes of white pepper and lemon pith. Fleshy and broad on the palate, offering juicy honeydew and white peach flavors with a hint of warmth. Finishes smooth and spicy, with lingering citrus fruit and ginger qualities.

Light gold. Melon, nectarine and orange on the fruity, expressive nose and in the mouth. Plump and broad, showing a silky texture and good concentration. Picks up a subtle smoky nuance with air and finishes bright, spicy and with good persistence.

Light gold. Aromas of candied citrus fruits and yellow apple are complemented by bright floral and mace notes. Offers zesty lemon and bitter apple skin flavors that become sweeter and deeper with air, picking up a smoky, leesy nuance on the back half. Closes with good cut and length, leaving a trace of smoke behind.

The 2010 Chardonnay Russian River Valley shows lovely depth, focus and delineation. Bright flowers, citrus, spices and minerals are woven together nicely in this energetic, layered Chardonnay. The Russian River bottling is fermented in barrel, with full malolactic fermentation. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016.