Weekend Wine: French Bubbly Without the Champagne Price

'Tis the season for all things sparkling

"...They are also dominated by the same primary grapes, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. One of the better choices here..."

Dec. 28, 2019 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Heron Wines: Old-World Style and Very Nicely Priced

These complex and impressive wines won't complicate your finances

"...Most folks like an occasional Cabernet Sauvignon or a Chardonnay. The Heron Mendocino Cab tasted like a good quality..."

Aug. 31, 2012 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Recommendable Boxes Ranked by Flight

"...Bota Box ($18) Chardonnay..."

Nov. 18, 2011 Food Feature

Wine of the Week

Called 'undervalued treasures' by James Halliday, all three of these McWilliam's Wines compete handily with wines twice their price

"...The best of the Hanwood line are the Riesling, chardonnay, and cabernet sauvignon...."

Oct. 9, 2009 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Day Trips

The High Plains wine country offers wine lovers a nice selection of quality wineries to tour and enjoy a sampling of their wares

"...the region and are convincing growers to stray from chardonnay, merlot, and cabernet. Wine drinkers should experiment with sangiovese,..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Liquid Assets

Cowboys and Gauchos

"...intense aromas and flavors. They also run from $30 (Chardonnay) to $50 (Cabernet and Merlot). Lucky for us, he..."

July 16, 2004 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Liquid Assets

The wines of Chile and Argentina: up close and personal

"...the $18-20 range under their Montes Alpha label. Their Chardonnay and Cabernet are both textbook examples of what a..."

May 7, 2004 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Liquid Assets

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

"...if his cabernet was harvestable, he noticed that the chardonnay was looking a little sickly. Testing confirmed he had..."

May 9, 2003 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Liquid Assets

Looking for great white wines under $10? You came to the right man: Wes Marshall and "Liquid Assets."

"...prices are artificially cheap. The wine is a perfect Chardonnay replacement...."

Aug. 16, 2002 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Liquid Assets

Some of our top proposals for quaffing wines that taste great ice-cold.

"...1999 Clos Du Bois Sonoma County Chardonnay -- $8.99...."

July 6, 2001 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Liquid Assets

October is Texas Wine Month. Why not celebrate it by taking the Texas Wine Trail? Beautiful weather, a pretty drive, and some delicious wines await.

"...Buchanan, past Tow 915/379-5361 Don't miss: Granite Reserve, Reserve Chardonnay..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Siena Wine

What to drink at Siena.

"...Fried, $9). The Pra Soave Classico ($33) will convert Chardonnay fans to the Italian style with its powerful fruit..."

Sept. 8, 2000 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Imperfect Alloy

What you may miss at Gilligan's is the little epiphany that can come when the kitchen and the wine list are singing in-synch, playing off each other's strengths and idiosyncrasies, Chronicle wine critic Wes Marshall discovers.

"...are ABC" (translation: popular, hard to come by, and anything-but-Chardonnay). She tastes about 30 bottles per week searching out..."

April 14, 2000 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Happy Trails

Thirteen of Texas' Hill Country wineries, all within an easy drive of Austin, are uniting to create a two-day Valentine's celebration of love and wine February 12-13 in the Texas Hill Country Wine Trail. Wes Marshall provides the details on the participating wineries.

"...90-acre ranch. They will be pouring Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, and Fumé Blanc. Turner says there will be plenty..."

Feb. 11, 2000 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Food-O-File

"...the 1987 and 1982 vintages of the Mondavi Reserve Chardonnay. Seating is limited; call 476-8100 for reservations...."

June 23, 1995 Arts Feature

Weekend Wine: Wines That Sparkle

Be sure to ask for Champagne or méthode champenoise

"...($44) is crafted from 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, and the final wine is well balanced and food..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Weekend Wine: Murphy-Goode California Cabernet Sauvignon

An ideal accompaniment for grilled meat

"...ABC stood for “Anything but Cabernet” or “Anything but Chardonnay,” and in one quick statement, a wine snob could..."

Nov. 14, 2024 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Weekend Wine: Thanksgiving!

Wines both obscure and easy to find

"...widely available Erath Pinot Gris ($14) or J. Lohr Chardonnay ($13). If you’d like to have a Texas wine..."

Nov. 17, 2022 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Miami’s Fun Wine Is Launching In Texas

Just when you thought there was no cure for the ennui of oenophilia

"...[Note: The flavors include Peach Passion Moscato, Coconut Chardonnay, Strawberry Rosé Moscato (pictured), Sangria, Espresso Cabernet, and Cappuccino..."

May 2, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Weekend Wine: White Wines of Northeastern Italy

Don't sleep on this affordable biodynamic Chardonnay

"...I recently had a chance to taste Alois Lageder’s Chardonnay Alto Adige DOC ($16). This is an astonishing price..."

Sept. 21, 2019 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Weekend Wine

You owe it to yourself to give this wine a try.

"...the mood for a Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir, or Chardonnay, just look for the bottle named for that grape..."

Sept. 7, 2018 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Weekend Wine

A great Pinot Gris from Sonoma

"...the California wine industry’s iconic labels for Cabernet and Chardonnay. She wanted to have a premier sparkling wine label..."

Aug. 25, 2018 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Weekend Wine

Argentina ala Francais

"...Chardonnay lovers are similarly advised to check out the Tapiz..."

May 19, 2018 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Are California Chardonnays Worth Aging?

Winemaker Brian Talley Says Yes and Brings Proof

"...old to taste good. We also tasted five delicious Chardonnays that were brand new. The important thing about these..."

Aug. 1, 2012 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Boy

Set on the eastern New Zealand coast in 1984, Boy is a wisp of a story, but originally told by the director of Eagle vs Shark.

"...Boy’s friends with appellations such as Dallas, Dynasty, and Chardonnay. Boy is a Michael Jackson superfan who lives with..."

April 6, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Our 2011 Top 10 Boxed Wines

"...2) Big House Unchained Naked Chardonnay 16.6..."

Nov. 18, 2011 Food Feature

Max's Wine Program

Max's Wine Dive has a few wine programs in place that spell savings for the careful consumer

"...frequently, but recently it was either a Monterey Vineyards Chardonnay or a Rutherford Hill Cabernet Sauvignon. Then, to sweeten..."

July 17, 2009 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

The Best of Food in 2007

10 Best Wines of the Year

"...If you like this one, try their equally yummy Chardonnay...."

Jan. 4, 2008 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Wine of the Week

Try France

"...a huge selection of both their Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. Each year, three journalists are invited to New York..."

July 13, 2007 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Bubblicious

The year's best champagnes and sparkling wines

"...attention to the rest of the Ruinart line. For chardonnay lovers, this is the holy grail of champagnes under..."

Dec. 29, 2006 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

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