| Wine | Year | Price | Rating | Comments | Rank | Best | Worst | Avg | StdDev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon Creek Napa Chardonnay | 1998 | $12 | 85 | Big, unoaked "French" style. Balanced fruit with a long finish (try it's '97 big brother Cab from Alexander Valley -- a Silver Oak knock off). | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7.4 | 1.7 |
| Vichon Mediterranean Chardonnay | 1995 | $13 | 82 | Crisp, with mineral, apple and anise flavors that linger on the finish.Drink now. | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6.9 | 1.5 |
| Caymus Conundrum, Napa | 1998 | $25 | 88 | Round and full, with creamy oak and lemon meringue notes and fresh fennel and pear flavors that lead to a long, rich finish. Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat, Chardonnay, Viognier and Semillon. Drink now through 2003. | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6.6 | 2.8 |
| Bell Pente, Willamette Valley Reserve, Oregon | 1998 | $25 | 88 | Smooth and generous. A silky mouthful of peach, orange and melon that lingers. (220 cases produced) | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 | 1.7 |
| Edmeades Chardonnay, Anderson Valley | 1996 | $17 | 91 | Starts off with pretty hazelnut aromas, then kicks in with an elegant blend of citrus, pear, apple and peach flavors. The finish is long, with more fruit and minerals framed in toasty oak.Drink now through 2002. (6426 cases produced) | 5 | 3 | 1 | 6.4 | 2.4 |
| Benzinger Chardonnay, Sonoma | 1999 | $14 | 88 | Smooth, ripe and offering complex pear, fig, light oak and spicy flavors and a full-bodied aftertaste.Drink now through 2002. (1250 cases produced) | 6 | 1 | 3 | 6.3 | 2.0 |
| BV Coastal Chardonnay, Napa | 1996 | $12 | 85 | Delicate, with pleasant crisp apple and pear flavors and a firm, refreshing finish, this is a lovely bottle of Chardonnay at a more than reasonable price.Drink now. (150000 cases produced) | 7 | 1 | 2 | 6.0 | 2.0 |
| BV Carneros Chardonnay, Napa | 1998 | $13 | 89 | Soft and flavorful, with delicate peach, fig, citrus and herb. Finishes clean and elegant.Drink now. (70000 cases produced) | 8 | 2 | 3 | 6.0 | 2.6 |