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Wine: Robert Mondavi 2021 Private Selection Buttery Chardonnay, California $21.99 

Why I chose it: 

- Popular style 

- Buttery character is a by-product of malolactic fermentation 

What does it taste like? 

- Smooth, soft-textured chardonnay in a “big and buttery” style with spicy oak, vanilla. Mellow wine with a little heat on the finish. A crowd-pleasing style that lives up to its description. Not my kind of chardonnay. 

Why it’s a bargain: 

- Offers great value if you like the big and buttery style. 

Where can you buy it? 

- New World $21.99 (on special)  

- Whisky and More $20.99 (six-pack $119) 

Food match? 

- Rich chicken dishes 

Will it keep? 

- Drink it up