Chardonnay
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Best enjoyed upon release or within 1–4 years of the vintage to capture its vibrant fruit and creamy richness.
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Roasted chicken, creamy mushroom pasta, lobster with melted butter
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Bread & Butter Chardonnay captures the quintessentially rich and indulgent style of California Chardonnay that gained immense popularity in the modern American wine landscape. Sourced from cool-climate vineyards across California, including prime sites in Monterey County, the grapes benefit from lingering coastal fogs and sunny afternoon heat, allowing for prolonged ripening while retaining natural freshness. The winemaking process leans into opulent, classic techniques, utilizing oak aging alongside full malolactic fermentation. This creates a silky, mouth-coating texture framed by rich vanilla, toasted brioche, creamy butter, and ripe golden apple, delivering an unpretentious and thoroughly accessible expression of California winemaking.
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Launched in 2010 in California and currently owned by WX Brands, Bread & Butter Wines was established with a philosophy centered on crafting accessible, classic California wines without pretense. Sourcing grapes from premier cool-climate vineyards across California, including Monterey County and Napa Valley, the winery utilizes oak aging to cultivate rich, expressive flavor profiles. Bread & Butter is best known for its signature Chardonnay, characterized by luscious notes of vanilla, toasted oak, and cream, as well as its smooth, fruit-forward Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon.