Posted On: July 16th 2026, 05:50 pm
Chardonnay in the New World represents a shift in perspective from tradition-bound interpretations to a more exploratory, site-driven approach, where winemakers across regions like California, Australia, and beyond have redefined what the grape can be outside the conventions of the Old World. While early New World styles often emphasized immediacy and richness, a growing number of producers are now embracing restraint, structure, and extended élevage, crafting wines that are increasingly capable of aging and evolving with time.
‘19 Big Basin Vineyards ‘Howard Family Vineyard’ Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains, California
@bigbasinvineyards ‘23 Darling ‘Den Chosta’ Chardonnay Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
@darlingwines ‘22 Deovlet ‘Zotovich Vineyard’ Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, California
@deovlet_wines ‘24 Hundred Suns ‘Old Eight Cut’ Chardonnay Willamette Valley, Oregon
@hundredsunswine ‘19 Fláneur ‘La Belle Pomenade’ Chardonnay Chehalem Mountains, Willamette Valley, Oregon
@flaneurwines ‘25 Patrick Sullivan Chardonnay Limestone Coast, Australia
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