Today’s budget-minded Chardonnay delivers a light-hearted and tasty approach to Chardonnay from the unique Santa Ynez AVA, where the Pinot-promoting feature film Sideways was made. This Curtis Winery 2012 Santa Ynez Valley Chardonnay* is a more delicate expression of Santa Ynez Chardonnay than we are used to - and we **love that.

Not as complicated as many a Chardonnay from this region, which makes it a delightfully approachable and very delicious wine that can be paired with a vast array of food choices.

Today’s brightly hewn Chardonnay is recommended for any fan of the varietal.