| Where would the world be without chardonnay? This varietal comes in numerous styles from crisp non-oaked to buttery and slathered with oak. | |
| Joyce Stele, Monterey, 11 | |
| Sonoma Cutrer, Russian River Ranches, 10 | 40 |
| Luli, Santa Lucia Highlands, 10 | 44 |
| Ramey, Sonoma Coast. 09 | 48 |
| Cellars 33, Keefer Ranch, Russian River Valley, 10 | 50 |
| Failla, Sonoma Coast. 11 | 52 |
| Lloyd, Carneros, 10 | 56 |
| Barnett Vineyards, Sangiacomo Vineyards, Carneros, 10 | 58 |
| Freeman, Ryo-fu Vineyards, Russian River Valley, 09 | 60 |
| Eric Kent, Sonoma Coast, 09 | 60 |
| Frank Family, Napa Valley, 10 | 62 |
| Dehlinger, Russian River Valley,09 | 63 |
| Kistler, Les Noisetiers, Sonoma Mountain, 09 | 80 |