September 21, 2026
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CATTLEYA

Chardonnay 2024

Sonoma Coast, CA

Great California Chardonnay is not buttery, not thick, not oaky, and not heavy. And neither is it thin, tinny, and weedy. Instead, it’s like this wine: The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

98 points Karen MacNeil / WineSpeed

Available at Cattleya Wines

Fifty Pounds and a Gazillion Seeds

Lodi, the self-proclaimed “Zinfandel Capital of the World” (it produces over 40% of California’s zin), is also home to over 130 different grape varieties, more than any other California region. These include: The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

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