For this article, Wine Enthusiast breaks down the value Chardonnay category into Under $25, $25-50 and Over $50 sections, “Like Goldilocks, from a profile and price perspective, everyone has their own “just right” when it comes to Chardonnay.”
Millions of people drink Chardonnay frequently, but there is a wide variety of style, place of origin, and lastly, price to consider. In the middle tier, clocking in at $35, Gary Farrell Winery’s Russian River Selection Chardonnay wins the Editors Choice designation for its 2019 vintage. Reviewer Virginie Boone reports “This outstanding wine offers a full-range of complex flavors, texture and depth, the grapes sourced from a who’s who of sites, including Bacigalupi, Westside Farms and Rochioli. Gravenstein apple, Meyer lemon, tangerine and quenching acidity meld with a butterscotch accent and a balanced, rich texture.” and awards the wine 94 points.
