Holiday Gift Guide 2018: The Best Chardonnay Wines

Forbes has published its most recent gift guide round up, this one focused entirely on Chardonnay wines to consider this holiday season! Wine writer Courtney Schiessl speaks to Chardonnay’s versatility and its wide range of styles, from fresh and zesty to rich and toasty. Ponzi Vineyard’s 2014 Reserve Chardonnay is one of her favorite expressions of this grape from around the world. She elaborates by explaining that “Oregon, specifically the Willamette Valley, is producing exciting Chardonnay wines these days. This bottle is emblematic of the emerging Willamette style, well-balanced between plump, rich fruit and a fine line of tart acidity. The Ponzi Chardonnay is actually far more expressive after some contact with oxygen, so consider decanting it or saving some for day two of sipping.” See her full list of recommendations here