The region has since taken off and also makes notable pinot gris, riesling and chardonnay.

Almost overnight, it seemed, California's winemakers showed that they could make great chardonnay.

Anyone who has decided to quit making chardonnay can't be all bad.

Today, this area makes good cabernet and chardonnay, too, but zinfandel is still the name of the game.

Critics said the Sebastianis were trying to circumvent the law by making "chardonnay" part of a brand name.

The Puglieses are good at making chardonnay.

No one in California really knew how to make chardonnay or even where to plant the grapes.

I thought we needed to make cabernet and chardonnay, even though we didn't use those grapes much in Argentina at the time.

Too many people are making chardonnay with no apparent goals in mind.

THEY make good chardonnay in Australia, and the cabernet can be outstanding, as well.