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Chardonnay Pairings

Drawing from a wealth of hearty recipes and the expertise of sommeliers, we matched up seasonal dishes and delicious wine.

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2009 Alta Maria Vineyards Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay

Half the wine for this white is aged in stainless steel, which focuses its tangerine-lime flavors.

Pairing: Roast Chicken with Tangerines

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2010 Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay

The winery's buttery, generously oaked top white is more vibrant than usual, thanks to a cool summer in 2010.

Pairing: Salmon Rillettes

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2010 De Morgenzon DMZ Chardonnay

De Morgenzon makes one of South Africa's greatest Chenin Blancs, and some stellar bargains under its DMZ label. This oaky, lively Chardonnay is a top pick.

Pairing: Asparagus and Bok-Choy Frittata

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2010 Foxglove Chardonnay

A secret to this tropical-inflected Chardonnay's lively, juicy flavors—and its low price—is no oak aging.

Pairing: Smoked-Trout Salad with Mustard Dressing

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2009 Petaluma Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay

A ripely styled Chardonnay for the cool Adelaide Hills region, this white is loaded with citrus and nectarine.

Pairing: Squid in Tamarind Brown Butter with Green Mango

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2010 J.M. Boillot Montagny Premier Cru

Montagny is a subzone of the Côte Challonnaise region in Burgundy, a source of strong values—like this juicy, green apple-driven bottling.

Pairing: Buttery Crab Bread Pudding

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2010 Noble Vines 446 Chardonnay

A full-bodied white such as a Chardonnay from California will be delightful with the crab. Try to find one that isn't too oaky—just full of the taste of ripe fruit like Noble Vines' tropical bottling.

Pairing: Crab Cakes with Horseradish Cream

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2011 Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay

One of the most popular Chardonnays in America, KJ’s Vintner’s Reserve also happens to be remarkably good: rich without being fat, with ripe apricot and citrus notes.

Pairing: Salmon Steaks with Curried Fennel-Wine Sauce

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2010 Talley Vineyards Rincon Vineyard Chardonnay

There’s a sneaky intensity to this masterful Chardonnay, which comes from a hillside vineyard in the Arroyo Grande Valley area.

Pairing: Chicken Dijon

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