'Welcome to the Chardonnay country club, sir.' I thought things couldn't get any worse for the world's most prestigious white grape when I visited the Napa Valley a few years ago. But they could and they have. ITV's Footballers' Wives features a character called Chardonnay (the one who set light to her boobs by accident).

Tim Atkin reads between the lines on a wine label which he says tells you a lot about the liquid you are going to taste, drink or, on occasion, spit out.

With the turkey and bread sauce 2000 Err zuriz La Escultura Estate Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley (£5.99, Safeway, Somerfield) Made in the cool climate area of the Casablanca Valley, this is one of Chile’s most elegant Chardonnays with citrus fruit, butter … Continue reading →

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