Josh Cellars Chardonnay
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Imagery Estate Winery Chardonnay
Imagery Estate Winery · California · United States
$12.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 89-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, Sterling Vineyards Napa Chardonnay, is $18.99. If you want to spend less, Cartlidge & Browne Winery Chardonnay is $9.99.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
A fresh California Chardonnay with apple, citrus and melon up front, gentle floral notes, and just enough oak to round the finish.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like Chardonnay that is smooth but not overly buttery or heavily oaked.
Why buy it
It offers the comfort of California Chardonnay with a brighter twist from Chenin Blanc, making it easy to drink with or without food.
Best for
A versatile bottle for chicken, seafood, creamy pastas, cheese boards and casual get-togethers.
Style
Bright, balanced, lightly oaked California Chardonnay.
Drinks like
Lighter California Chardonnay, unoaked-to-lightly-oaked Chardonnay, or Chardonnay-based white blends.
Experience level
Easygoing and beginner-friendly, with enough freshness to appeal to Chardonnay drinkers looking for a lighter style.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
lemon herb roast chicken · seared scallops or shrimp with citrus butter · triple-cream brie or young gouda · creamy mushroom pasta or corn risotto
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 45-50°F
- Decanting:
- No decant needed; open shortly before serving.
- Glassware:
- Standard white wine glass.
- Drink or cellar:
- Best enjoyed young and fresh.
- After opening:
- Refrigerate and enjoy within 2-3 days.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Imagery Chardonnay is a bright, lightly oaked California white with green apple, citrus, melon and floral notes. A touch of Chenin Blanc adds lift and freshness, leading to a balanced, creamy finish.
Wine details
- Type
- white
- Varietal
- Chardonnay
- Grapes
- Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc: winery sheet for the 2017 release states 10%; a 2021 professional review describes a dollop of Chenin Blanc
- Producer
- Imagery Estate Winery
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- California
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 13.5%
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Jamie Benziger
- Vineyard source:
- California
- Vessel:
- Earlier winery technical material states cold fermentation with minimal French oak influence.
About the winery · Imagery Estate Winery ›
Imagery Estate Winery began with Joe Benziger and artist Bob Nugent in 1985, pairing wine and original label art from the start. The winery opened its Glen Ellen estate in 2000 and launched Imagery California nationally in 2016. Jamie Benziger became winemaker in 2017, continuing the house focus on creative blending and approachable discovery. The winery describes its style as art-driven, grounded in vineyards, and boldly blended.
Critic reviews
89/100Wine Enthusiast
“Well balanced, light, and crisp, with lemon, lime, green apple, melon, wet stone and flint notes.”
89/100Gismondi On Wine
“Lime and pear throughout, with finely integrated oak adding complexity and creamy texture.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Imagery Estate Winery Chardonnay dry or sweet?
- Imagery Estate Winery Chardonnay is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
- What does Imagery Estate Winery Chardonnay taste like?
- A fresh California Chardonnay with apple, citrus and melon up front, gentle floral notes, and just enough oak to round the finish.
- What food pairs with Imagery Estate Winery Chardonnay?
- It pairs well with lemon herb roast chicken, seared scallops or shrimp with citrus butter, triple-cream brie or young gouda and creamy mushroom pasta or corn risotto.
- How should I serve Imagery Estate Winery Chardonnay?
- Serve at 45-50°F. No decant needed; open shortly before serving. Glass: Standard white wine glass.
- Is Imagery Estate Winery Chardonnay a good value?
- At $12.99 it carries a verified 89-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- Is there a similar wine that costs less than Imagery Estate Winery Chardonnay?
- Cartlidge & Browne Winery Chardonnay is a comparable Chardonnay at $9.99. See Cartlidge & Browne Winery Chardonnay
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Imagery Estate Winery Chardonnay?
- 750 ml bottle, 13.5% alcohol by volume.