JAM CELLARS BUTTER CHARDONNAY NV, California

The vanilla finish really lingers in the best way, and that creamy texture makes it feel much more expensive than it is. I grabbed a bottle for a weeknight dinner and ended up finishing half the bottle myself.

This chardonnay’s exactly what I was craving—that creamy, buttery texture with a vanilla finish that lingers just long enough. The baked-lemon and stone fruit notes came through beautifully, and the oak gave it a rich, rounded body without being too heavy. Opened it for a weeknight dinner, and we po

That creamy, almost buttery texture from the oak makes this perfect for sipping on its own. The baked-lemon aroma is there but not too sharp, so it stays smooth. I'd buy it again for a cozy weeknight dinner.