Are California Chardonnays Worth Aging?

Winemaker Brian Talley Says Yes and Brings Proof

"...Grande and Edna Valleys, close to San Luis Obispo, California...."

Aug. 1, 2012 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Wine of the Week

Bogle Chardonnay

"...For the past few years, California chardonnay has been beat up hard. First, some marketing..."

July 7, 2006 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Sipping From the Spigot

The time has come for the great boxed-wine challenge

"...master sommelier and author of Perfect Pairings (University of California Press, $29.95), told me: "You're lucky you weren't doing..."

Aug. 10, 2007 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Wine of the Week

Texas heat and humidity call for a wine that's not too heavy, not too sweet: Chardonnay

"...No. 1 Wine in the World Is Still ... Chardonnay..."

July 9, 2010 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Beyond the Spritzer

Cooling off with summer wines

"...of the best recent discoveries is Kirkland Ranch Estate Chardonnay ($9), made from Russian River fruit and with a..."

July 18, 2008 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Sipping Between the Lines

Chronicle wine writer Wes Marshall reviews the wine lists at two Austin hotels, the Driskill and the Four Seasons.

"...honey and soy harmonized very nicely with the crisp Chardonnay fruit. This wine is an education about the way..."

March 17, 2000 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

25 Restaurants to Help You Eat Your Way Around the Domain in Austin

Sips, bites, sweets, and other food options from around the globe

"...breast. Refer to the themed wine flights (Pinot 911!, California Chardonnay Dreaming, etc.) or peruse their wine bible to..."

July 5, 2019 Food Feature by The Food Staff

Wine of the Week

New releases from Talbott and Bonny Doon

"...to the new release of wines from two of California’s most iconoclastic winemakers, Dan Karlsen of Talbott and Randall..."

June 6, 2014 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Will Box Wines Take Over the World?

Box wine finally deserves the frugal connoisseur's choice

"...The Pinot Grigio is a perfect example. It's a California wine, so it won't taste as good as the..."

Sept. 24, 2010 Food Column by Wes Marshall

What Would a 100% Tariff on Wine Look Like?

Spoiler alert: You might want to stock up now

"...and presume that you could just opt for a California Chardonnay or an Argentinian Malbec, but even those varieties..."

Jan. 22, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Devenyns

Weekend Wine

Countdown to the Holidays: American Sparkling Wines

"...gamble on creating a premium sparkling wine from Sonoma, California...."

Dec. 8, 2018 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Cupcake Truck Tour Kicks Off Food & Wine Fest

Cupcake Vineyards pairs food with fun

"...California-based Cupcake Vineyards showcased its wines on Thursday night in..."

April 26, 2014 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Trading Post Wine Bar & Grill

Head to the Trading Post for high-end comfort food in an unfussy atmosphere

"...and a Yalumba Viognier ($8.50/$32). People who love big-boned California Chardonnay should note the Trading Post offers the Rombauer..."

May 1, 2009 Food Review by Wes Marshall

Food-O-File

"...Friday, April 18, with a comparative tasting of Premium California Chardonnay and white Burgundy from France. The informal tasting..."

April 18, 1997 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Chameleon of Wines

The World's Most Popular Wine

"...Chardonnay, with its chameleon-like character, enjoys international appeal. Burgundy produces..."

April 9, 1999 Food Feature by Anthony King

Champagne Strife

Holiday Cheers Spawn Spirits Rivalry

"...Blanc de blanc from Washington State with lots of chardonnay and good crispness. (Wiggy's)..."

Dec. 22, 1995 Food Feature

How Texas Is Texas Wine?

What “Truth in Labeling” means for Texas winemakers and vineyards

"...only partly Texan – particularly if it's also from California, forgive my language," Rep. Isaac explained to council members..."

April 28, 2017 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Wines for Chanukah

"...use internationally renowned varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Quality varies, but the larger selection is welcome...."

Dec. 11, 1998 Food Feature

Liquid Assets

The wines of the West impress Wes.

"...back from a trip through the Washington, Oregon, and California wine countries, where I tasted about 500 wines. Here..."

Jan. 9, 2004 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Liquid Assets

Favorites from the 'Saveur' Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival

"...Llano Estacado, brought his 2002 Llano Estacado Cellar Select Chardonnay "Certinberg Vineyard" ($17.99). Back in 1984, the winery stunned..."

April 16, 2004 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Day Trips

Dry Comal Creek Vineyards and their user-friendly wines.

"...enough to be nestled on the hillside of a California valley or strategically placed in the rolling hills of..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Sipping From the Spigot, Vol. 2

The second Great Boxed-Wine Challenge, plus a very important lesson

"...varietal flights in this order: Pinot Grigio, Sauvig­non Blanc, Chardonnay, mixed whites, Pinot Noir, red blends and various reds,..."

Nov. 18, 2011 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Liquid Assets

Today's Chardonnays

"...acre of vineyard being ripped out and replanted with Chardonnay. Blame the craze for oaky and slightly sweet wines..."

Sept. 24, 2004 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Liquid Assets

The 'Chronicle' food and wine update: spring, 2003

"...a 15-year veteran of Australia, France, New Zealand, and California wineries. After a stint with Robert Mondavi (working on..."

May 9, 2003 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Sparkling Examples

It's that time of year again ...

"...they make it best is that Spain, Italy, Australia, California, Oregon, Washington, New Mexico, and even other parts of..."

Dec. 30, 2005 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Wine of the Week

Luxurious winemaker Amici Cellars also offers a couple of steals under $20

"...chance to bring on a new partner, one of California's most famous winemakers, Joel Aiken. Aiken had spent the..."

June 21, 2013 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Liquid Assets

Spend money on the gifts instead of the wine this holiday season

"...great options right here in Texas. Ste. Genevieve's Fumé Chardonnay ($8 for a big bottle!) is a wine that..."

Dec. 26, 2008 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Food and Wine With Altitude

The Colorado scene capitalizes on climate.

"...Colorado style, in other words, not trying to be California or Europe, but trying to reflect the special influence..."

July 15, 2005 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Heron Wines: Old-World Style and Very Nicely Priced

These complex and impressive wines won't complicate your finances

"...food friendly. She makes wines from vineyards all over California as well as several in France and Spain. She's..."

Aug. 31, 2012 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Champagne Uncorked

Wes Marshall provides a primer on Champagne: where to get it, when to drink it, and what to drink it with.

"...Pol Roger and Jaquesson. Dropping to the $15-25 range, California produces a couple of winners in Iron Horse and..."

Dec. 17, 1999 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

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