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Tag: white wines under $20

February 13, 2017November 1, 2017 Eileen Slovak

Ten More Buttery Chardonnays for Under $20

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Ten Buttery Chardonnays for Under $20

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33 responses to “Ten Buttery Chardonnays for Under $20”

  1. ButteryChardonnay.com Avatar
    ButteryChardonnay.com
    May 16, 2015

    Thanks for sharing your picks. I have never tried the Chamisal, but I’ve added to my “to drink” list!

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  2. Philip Avatar
    Philip
    July 14, 2015

    As the Chamisal is unoaked, it is not buttery at all. It is very fresh, light, and crisp with citrus notes.

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    1. Eileen Slovak Avatar
      Eileen Slovak
      July 16, 2015

      Thanks for the feedback. I liked it, but you may be right.

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    2. Chris Avatar
      Chris
      August 18, 2015

      Exposing a Chardonnay to Oak is not what creates the buttery flavors. Buttery flavors are the result of malolactic fermentation, which is a secondary fermentation. Oak provides softness and a toasty richness.

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      1. katie O Avatar
        katie O
        October 3, 2017

        thank you. so few people understand that. hard to find buttery chard now, i don’t want wine that tastes like grapefruit.

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      2. Eileen Slovak Avatar
        Eileen Slovak
        October 3, 2017

        Agreed! I am always searching and have started exploring more outside of California chard. The unoaked chards are lining the shelves and I’m not a fan! Argentina and Africa are producing some nice chards. I will post some soon!

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    Anonymous
    December 11, 2015

    I happen to like Barefoot it is very buttery.

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    Lisa
    March 26, 2016

    Another great one we’re drinking right this moment is The Dreaming Tree, delicious!

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    1. Eileen Slovak Avatar
      Eileen Slovak
      March 26, 2016

      I will have to try it! Enjoy!

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  5. James Avatar
    James
    May 23, 2016

    Any Chard that describes its taste as any of the following , pineapple, pear, green apple. citrus , or grapefruit is NOT buttery!! Many on your list describe themselves in these ‘ fresh, bright’ terms. I want Buttery as in the style of 30 years ago. Where can I find any?

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    1. Eileen Slovak Avatar
      Eileen Slovak
      May 24, 2016

      Hi James,

      I have good luck finding a them at Total Wine. They do a nice job of hanging signs with descriptions like buttery, creamy, oaky vs citrus, pineapple, unoaked. I will say I did find all of these to my liking despite the descriptions. At one point, Total Wine dedicated an entire encap dedicated to buttery vs citrus. I too avoid the citrus due to the acidicity that I find comes with it. You have inspired me to write a follow-up post of more buttery chards. Thanks for commenting!

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      Anonymous
      June 15, 2016

      Bogle is that! Buttery

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    Anonymous
    June 25, 2016

    Butternut is very buttery – goes down smooth and creamy 😉

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    Anonymous
    October 21, 2016

    2015 Butter Chardonnay by JAM Cellars – by far the most buttery wine I have ever tasted.

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    1. Eileen Slovak Avatar
      Eileen Slovak
      October 21, 2016

      Thanks for commenting! I will have to look for that one.

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  8. Jeff Avatar
    Jeff
    December 21, 2016

    I have to include J Lohr, very buttery

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      Eileen Slovak
      December 22, 2016

      Thanks Jeff! I keep saying I’ll write a follow-up! I’ve been sampling and taking pictures, and just need to get writing!

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      Anonymous
      August 4, 2017

      Yes! I agree. J Lohr is a gorgeous buttery $14ish bottle of chardonnay.

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    lac
    January 10, 2017

    Please revise your list. I have tried all but one of the chards on your list and none of them is buttery anymore. The have all gone to the fruity tones.

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    1. Eileen Slovak Avatar
      Eileen Slovak
      January 10, 2017

      I have some with a butterscotch on the new list! Promise to get to it soon!

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    jbfitchett
    March 23, 2017

    One of the best buttery Chards I have ever had was Solitude. I am not sure it is available any longer but it was the BEST; Rombauer is on the list, too.

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      Eileen Slovak
      March 23, 2017

      Thank you so much for the tip. If I find it, I will let you know. Thanks for reading!

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    Anonymous
    May 26, 2017

    of course , Rombauer, but its $35

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      Eileen Slovak
      October 3, 2017

      One for the wish list!

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    Falls Church VA
    October 16, 2017

    I suggest Santa Barbara’s Landing Chardonnay. You’ll find it at Trader Joe’s for $4.99. It’s buttery and a bit oaky (but not too much). Been drinking it for years.

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      Eileen Slovak
      October 16, 2017

      Excellent, I will look for that and let you know how we liked it. Thanks for reading!

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  13. Ten More Buttery Chardonnays for Under $20 | Over Forty Witticisms' Avatar
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    Chahta
    December 3, 2017

    The J. Lohr Chard has changed for 2016 vintage and no longer has a creamy, buttery and vanilla flavor.
    It’s more acidic and minerally than before. But a couple to try are Muirwood about 12.00 at Total Wines and Buttercream also about 12.00 at T.W.

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    1. Eileen Slovak Avatar
      Eileen Slovak
      December 4, 2017

      Thank you for commenting. I love Buttercream as well! One year can make a big difference in the wine. Thanks for the tip.

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    Wine Person
    January 22, 2018

    If you want low acidic less fruity but buttery, oakie chard, try Madellena and San Simeon (my favs). Then there’s popcorn chard. I see a couple on your list that aren’t too bad and several that may be under $20 but I won’t buy it again and waste the money. And remember: It’s not about what the marketing people tell you what good wine is. It’s about what YOU like.

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    1. Eileen Slovak Avatar
      Eileen Slovak
      January 22, 2018

      Thanks for the suggestions. I will try those, and you are right, it is about what you like!

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    Eileen Slovak
    October 24, 2020

    Reblogged this on Over Forty Witticisms'.

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    October 30, 2021

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