For a full analysis of the latest vintages and top wines and top values charts, read 'California Cool.' members can find all reviews, with full tasting notes, in the Wine Ratings Search. These wines were tasted for Kim Marcus' California Chardonnay tasting report in the August 31, 2020, issue of Wine Spectator magazine. members can access complete reviews for all the wines tasted using the online Wine Ratings Search. Nearly 500 Chardonnays were reviewed for this report. The move to produce more structured, elegant and pure-tasting wines is evident in the state's leading cellars. Excellent vintages await California Chardonnay lovers, with the highest-rated wines reflecting the recent winemaking stylistic evolution.
