Best Chardonnay Wine Under $20

Beautifully integrated tropical flavors such as pineapple, mango and papaya, with citrus notes that explode in your mouth. These flavors delicately intertwine with aromas of vanilla and honey to create depth and balance throughout. A hint of toasted oak and butter rounds out the long, lingering finish. For over three decades, Kendall-Jackson has remained relentlessly committed to producing only the finest quality wines from grapes grown in California’s cool, coastal vineyards. We carefully match climates and soil types for each grape varietal, and then guide each vineyard lot throughout the entire winemaking process. Our proprietary approach to winemaking has earned us our world-renowned reputation for wines that consistently exhibit our signature rich layers of flavor, combined with delicate balance.

Our Chardonnay is a great balance of bright citrus and honey with a touch of oak character and hints of juicy peach. Crafted with care so that no single flavor overpowers another, this wine is simply delicious.

A round, light, and balanced Chardonnay from Califorina's cool Sonoma Coast. Apricot, lemon, Gala apple, subtle oak and spice aromas. Lemon drop, white stonefruit yellow plum and honeydew melon on the palate. Richly textured and concentrated with balanced acidity that drives a lingering finish.

Bota Box Chardonnay presents bright citrus, green apple and honeysuckle aromas. This light-bodied wine is refreshing and crisp with vibrant flavors of lemon, lime, green apple and pear leading to a juicy finish. Enjoy Bota Box Chardonnay as an aperitif or as a complement to angel hair pasta with scallops, fish and chips or grilled chicken Caesar salad. Serve chilled.

This wine is fresh and soft with bright apple, sweet citrus and subtle spice and oak.

Butter Chardonnay is rich, bold and luscious. Made in the tradition of quality Californian winemaking, the grapes we select are juicy, ripe and bursting with flavor. We cold ferment this easy-to-love Chardonnay to a lush creaminess and age it in our unique blend of oak. Butter brims with stone fruit and baked-lemon notes and has a lovely, long, vanilla finish. Simply put, it melts in your mouth!

Butter, vanilla oak, and citrus, with delicate notes of melon, lemon peel, and jasmine.

Chardonnay grapes grown in Clarksburg are known for their characteristic apple and pear aromas and flavors. Bogle winemakers have captured these refreshing and ripe notes while allowing them to develop and intensify through stainless steel fermentation. Additional grapes are vinted using the techniques of barrel fermentation, sur-lies aging and partial malolactic fermentation, which creates an elegant counterpart to the fresh fruit with tones of spicy vanilla and nutmeg. The creamy mouth feel adds just the final touch on the finish, reminiscent of an apple and pear galette.

A medium-bodied, semi-dry Chardonnay with stone fruit and hints of vanilla and oak. Pairs well with pasta, chicken or a balcony swing. Serve chilled.

Bota’s Nighthawk Gold Chardonnay is a rich, buttery portrayal of this classic varietal. Layers of toasted oak, butterscotch and honey combined with a creamy texture and color as radiant as the new dawn, create a one-of-a-kind sensory experience.

This is a bold expression of Chardonnay in the 19 Crimes lineup. Butterscotch and oak hold their own with ripe fruit layers. A great value for a popular wine from Australia.

California- This wine exhibits ripe fruity flavors of pear, crisp green apple, vanilla and toasty caramel. A medium-bodied wine, approximately 70% is barrel-fermented to integrate fruit and oak flavors. Partial malolactic fermentation adds a rich texture and buttery component.

Cupcake Vineyards' Chardonnay is crafted with grapes from California’s esteemed Monterey County, where the cool climate and long growing season makes for the perfect Chardonnay. The morning fog paired with warm, sunny afternoons allow the grapes to fully ripen while maintaining the natural acidity, floral aromas and citrus flavors found in Chardonnay grapes. We barrel ferment our Chardonnay to achieve a rich, creamy wine with flavors of apple, lemon, vanilla and a hint of toasted almond. Rich and elegantly textured, this wine has balanced acidity with a smooth mouthfeel and a lingering finish followed by soft notes of melon, butter and oak. Enjoy with crab cakes or copious amounts of sunshine.

"Reflecting SIMI Winery's spirit of always striving and constantly evolving, SIMI Sonoma County Chardonnay White Wine showcases flavors of the best growing regions in Sonoma County. This California wine opens with expressive aromas of baked apple and pear, a spritz of citrus, and hints of cream, roasted marshmallow, clove, and vanilla. Each sip of this SIMI chardonnay features tangerine, lemon, butterscotch, and shortbread cookie flavors. Aged for eight months in French and American oak barrels, this fine wine offers crisp acidity, gentle oak spice, a rich and creamy mouthfeel, and balanced minerality on the finish. This food-friendly California chardonnay wine is a perfect companion to smoked salmon with lemon aioli and toasted brioche; spot prawns sautéed with garlic, lemon, and parsley; or a caprese salad with ripe peach slices, basil, and fresh mozzarella. For best taste, chill this bottle of wine in the refrigerator for two to two and a half hours before serving. Please enjoy our wines responsibly. © 2020 SIMI Winery, Geyserville, CA"

J. Lohr Estates Riverstone Chardonnay exhibits youthful hues of light straw. The enticing aromas are reminiscent of white peach, apricot, ripe orange, and cocoa, and complemented by the palate flavors of citrus cream and nectarine. The rich texture and balance on the palate from aging sur lie gives way to flavors of vanilla, crème brûlée, and a touch of oak can be found on the long finish J. Lohr Estates Riverstone Chardonnay can be enjoyed with a variety of dishes, such as salmon in a creamy citrus tarragon sauce, chicken with mushroom sauce, or apple fennel salad with a citrus vinaigrette.

A bright, crisp,and exotic Chardonnay from the cool climate of Monterey, California. On the nose, Meyer Lemon, passionfruit, grilled pineapple and guava. Nectarine papaya and crisp lemon-tangerine notes are complimented by touch of spice and complexing minerality on the palate.

Barefoot Chardonnay combines a big, bold flavor with a medium body and smooth finish. Tempting notes of crisp green apples, sweet peaches, and hints of vanilla. This 3L box is equal to 4 x 750ml bottles and stays fresh 30 days after opening.

Sonoma County encompasses an array of microclimates, soil types, elevations and terroirs, yielding a unique and appealing expression of Chardonnay. This deliciously bright and inviting Chardonnay offers lovely pure fruit flavors that are underscored by delicate acidity and a supple richness from sur lie aging. 90 pts - Wine Enthusiast (v.18)

Dramatic style, vibrant packaging and fruit-forward, smooth wines are the signatures of Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection. Our Diamond Collection Chardonnay has juicy flavors of pears, tropical fruit and citrus, with alluring aromas of spice and toasted oak, and finished with a light creamy texture.

Meiomi Chardonnay White Wine is an elegant Chardonnay wine with smooth layers of pineapple, ripe stone fruit and lemon peel. Highlighted by scents of honey, almonds and baking spices with subtle custard notes, this California white wine is made with carefully blended Chardonnay grapes from Monterey, Sonoma and Santa Barbara, providing balance, complexity and richness in every bottle. Fermented in stainless steel tanks with minimal intervention, this wine ages in French oak barrels for further depth and roundness. This process gives each glass of wine a velvety mouthfeel with succulent acidity and a mineral-driven finish. Enjoy this California Chardonnay wine with soft-ripened goat cheese, crumbly cheddar or fresh mascarpone. It also pairs well with roasted chicken, fresh crab, oysters, citrus shrimp or creamy pasta. For the best taste and quality, refrigerate each bottle of wine for at least two hours before serving. Please enjoy our wines responsibly. © 2020 Meiomi Wines, Acampo, CA USA