Calistoga, Calif.
A reason to choose chardonnay.

A little bored, I had stayed away from oaky, buttery chardonnays for a while when I tried this delicious Napa offering, and it changed my attitude immediately. Clos Pegase’s 2013 Hommage has complex flavors, including a welcome fruitiness combined with great umami. And it’s proof that you don’t have to pay a fortune to have a terrific wine experience.

$45, clospegase.com