The Best Chardonnays Under $20

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The Best Wine-Tasting Gifts to Give
 
From blue chip Napa Cabs to affordable, age-worthy Pinot Noirs, reviewer Matt Kettmann rounds up the best bottles of red to gift for every situation.
 
 
 
 
 
ALDI 2022 Exquisite Collection Chardonnay (California), $9
 
 
92
points
 
Best Buy
 
 
Flavors include orange zest, grapefruit and spiced pear, interwoven with creamy vanilla, cinnamon spice and a dry, supple finish.
 
 
 
 
 
 
DK Grail 2021 Campbell Ranch Pinot Noir, $95
 
 
95
points
 
Cellar Selection
 
 
The palate brings waves of raspberry liqueur and licorice flavors in a muscular, but balanced framework. Give this a few years in the cellar and it will blossom.
 
 
 
 
 
 
St. Supéry 2023 Virtú Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley), $42
 
 
94
points
 
 
Flavors of crisp peaches, apricots and creamy spices deliver a silken texture and impressively long finish to this wine. It's poised, elegant and attractive.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Imagery 2021 Barbera (Sonoma County), $58
 
 
91
points
 
 
The palate vibrates with flavors of berry punch, crème de cassis and the varietal's textbook acidity balanced by the richness of toasty oak spices.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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