301165 Wed Nov 23 08:46:23 -0800 2005 11 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 1678126 What's a decent brand of chardonnay for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner that is somewhere between $10 and $20? I heard Yellowtail is excellent, but would like to hear some other names. Thanks! Wed Nov 23 08:46:23 -0800 2005 0 hiddenboston 1 1678128 I caution you to try to find a Chardonnay that isn't too oaky for T'day since too much oak can be very bitter with the kinds of foods typically served on that day. Also, while Yellow Tail is OK, it is nowhere near as good as others available. That said, I'd suggest a few to look for. All were made in sufficient quantity that you should be able to find one of them. Evans & Tate Chardonnay Margaret River 2003 (Australia) Argyle Chardonnay Willamette Valley 2002 (Oregon) Casa Lapostolle Chardonnay Casablanca Valley Cuvée Alexandre (2002 or 2003) (Chile) Chateau Souverain Chardonnay Sonoma County 2002 (Calif.) Concha y Toro Chardonnay Pirque Marqués de Casa Concha 2002 (Chile) Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay Columbia Valley Indian Wells 2002 (Washington) Wed Nov 23 09:45:02 -0800 2005 1678126 0 dinwiddie 1 1678131 Four Vines Naked Chardonnay is nice because it is un-oaked. I like it with roast chicken so I am sure it would be good with turkey too. Link: http://www.fourvines.com/tastingroom.html# Wed Nov 23 10:34:25 -0800 2005 1678126 0 foodiex2 1 1678133 If you're paying ~$10 for Yellowtail, you're not buying it at Trader Joes - it's about $4 there - one of the cheapest... Wed Nov 23 11:32:01 -0800 2005 1678126 0 sally from LA 2 1678135 $4.00 for a bottle of Yellowtail?? I've heard Yellowtail is good, but how good can it be at $4.00? Ok, now I'm nervous. Have you tried Yellowtail? Is it decent? Wed Nov 23 12:00:51 -0800 2005 1678133 0 hiddenboston 3 1678137 Yellowtail is $7ish (if I recall correctly) at Trader Joe's in MA. It's definitely drinkable at that price point (though I like their Shiraz better). Wed Nov 23 12:47:43 -0800 2005 1678135 0 Dizzied 4 1678145 You can get Yellowtail for $6/750ml and $11 for 1.5L at Canal's discounters in the so. jersey area but it's not a good as Fetzers and for the few bucks more I'd pay the diff. Wed Nov 23 15:20:35 -0800 2005 1678137 0 gemini 2 1678191 Am I the only one who thinks Yellowtail is nasty stuff? Sat Nov 26 16:09:27 -0800 2005 1678133 0 torta basilica 3 1678192 It is definitely not to my taste, but I drink very little Chardonnay. Sat Nov 26 16:20:40 -0800 2005 1678191 0 wally 1 1678141 If you're looking for a mild white, something guests will be able to sip while watching football or nibbling crudites, we serve Husch Chenin Blanc, Cloudy Bay Savignon Blanc, or Grgich Hills Fume Blanc. All offer excellent tastes and are mild enough so that they aren't offensive; the bonus is the cost per bottle won't put you into debt. Wed Nov 23 13:41:58 -0800 2005 1678126 0 The Ranger 1 1678146 we like Sterling, St. Francis, Clos du Bois - all between $10 & $15 a bottle. Wed Nov 23 15:22:04 -0800 2005 1678126 0 meb903 1 1678165 shopping at our local grocery market and came across some very popular australian brands that are quite reasonably priced and taste amazingly good, great value. look for the Yello Tail brand. I understand it is becoming a very popular liking amongst the locals. Link: http://www.yellowtailwine.com/ Image: http://Imagedeposit.com/ad_images/ImageDeposit_dot_com_FREE_Hosting_BIG_UserID_54689_Image_number_0CEDB8E10C.jpg" alt="click here for free image hosting" border="0"> Wed Nov 23 23:17:54 -0800 2005 1678126 0 tangxiaodi