Josh Cellars Chardonnay
Chardonnay · California
$13.99
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards Chardonnay
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards · California · United States
$15.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 92-point score from Tasting Panel at a price under $25. If you want to spend less, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Chardonnay is $11.99.
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
Pear and crisp apple up front, citrus and white flowers through the middle, then a lightly creamy, mineral finish with a touch of butterscotch.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like Sonoma Chardonnay with some oak and creaminess, but not a heavy butter-bomb style.
Why buy it
It delivers classic Sonoma Chardonnay balance: ripe orchard fruit, a rounded texture and enough freshness to work well with dinner.
Best for
A reliable white for roast chicken, seafood, creamy pasta or guests who ask for a balanced California Chardonnay.
Style
Medium-bodied, bright-fruited, lightly creamy Sonoma Chardonnay with measured oak.
Drinks like
Russian River or Sonoma County Chardonnay; a lighter alternative to full-on buttery California Chardonnay.
Experience level
Easy for casual Chardonnay drinkers, with enough Sonoma character for shoppers trading up from basic California Chardonnay.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
seared scallops with lemon butter · roast chicken with herbs · fettuccine or ravioli in a light cream sauce · mushroom and leek tart
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 48-52°F
- Decanting:
- Not needed; let it warm slightly in the glass if served straight from the refrigerator.
- Glassware:
- Medium-bowled white wine glass or universal glass.
- Drink or cellar:
- Current-release Chardonnay for near-term enjoyment; drink over the next 1-3 years depending on vintage and storage.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days if recorked and refrigerated.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
A bright, medium-bodied Sonoma County Chardonnay with pear, Fuji apple, citrus blossom and a light butterscotch accent. It has enough creamy texture for richness, while a crisp mineral finish keeps it fresh and food-friendly.
Wine details
- Type
- white
- Varietal
- Chardonnay
- Grapes
- Chardonnay
- Producer
- St. Francis Winery & Vineyards
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Appellation
- Sonoma County
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Katie Madigan
- Vineyard source:
- Sourced from St. Francis estate vineyards in Sonoma Valley and Russian River Valley, plus grower partnerships in Carneros and Alexander Valley.
- Vessel:
- Producer states each vineyard lot is fermented separately in French oak barrels.
About the winery · St. Francis Winery & Vineyards ›
St. Francis Winery & Vineyards is a family-owned Sonoma County winery with roots dating to founder Joe Martin's 1971 plantings in Sonoma Valley. The winery focuses on fruit-driven Sonoma wines from mountain and valley vineyards, including more than 400 acres of Certified Sustainable estate vineyards in Sonoma Valley and Russian River Valley. Katie Madigan and Chris Louton lead the current winemaking team, with Madigan overseeing Chardonnay among other wines. The winery emphasizes sustainability, including solar energy, water conservation and estate-vineyard stewardship.
Sustainability
Certified California Sustainable Producer · California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance certification earned in 2013, according to the producer. ↗Certified Sustainable estate vineyards · Producer states it farms more than 400 acres of Certified Sustainable estate vineyards in Sonoma Valley and Russian River Valley. ↗
Critic reviews
92/100Tasting Panel
“Described as pure and straightforward, with pear and Golden apple plus complexity from 6 months in 20% new French oak barrels.”
91/100Wine Enthusiast
“A lighter-styled, nimble Chardonnay with lemon peel, white flowers, tangerine, pear, river rocks, spice and orange blossom.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is St. Francis Winery & Vineyards Chardonnay dry or sweet?
- St. Francis Winery & Vineyards Chardonnay is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
- What does St. Francis Winery & Vineyards Chardonnay taste like?
- Pear and crisp apple up front, citrus and white flowers through the middle, then a lightly creamy, mineral finish with a touch of butterscotch.
- What food pairs with St. Francis Winery & Vineyards Chardonnay?
- It pairs well with seared scallops with lemon butter, roast chicken with herbs, fettuccine or ravioli in a light cream sauce and mushroom and leek tart.
- How should I serve St. Francis Winery & Vineyards Chardonnay?
- Serve at 48-52°F. Not needed; let it warm slightly in the glass if served straight from the refrigerator. Glass: Medium-bowled white wine glass or universal glass.
- Is St. Francis Winery & Vineyards Chardonnay a good value?
- At $15.99 it carries a verified 92-point score from Tasting Panel; the review is shown on this page.
- Is there a similar wine that costs less than St. Francis Winery & Vineyards Chardonnay?
- J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Chardonnay is a comparable Chardonnay at $11.99. See J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Chardonnay
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of St. Francis Winery & Vineyards Chardonnay?
- 750 ml bottle.