Anakena Chardonnay
Chilean Chardonnay, stainless steel fresh, priced to pour often.
The story behind Anakena
Anakena was founded in 1999 by childhood friends Felipe Ibáñez and Jorge Gutiérrez, and the name comes from the volcanic stone statues of Easter Island. The estate owns more than 400 hectares of vines across Chile's Central Valley, including Alto Cachapoal in the Rapel Valley, Leyda in the San Antonio Valley, and Colchagua. Accolade Wines acquired the brand in September 2015.
The Chardonnay is 100% Chardonnay, fermented in stainless steel and kept unoaked or very lightly oaked to hold the grape's natural acidity and bright tropical fruit. Vines sit along the foothills of the Andes, where volcanic soil and coastal breezes shape the microclimates. We have poured this one for years because it stays consistent bottle to bottle.
Explore the Anakena range
Anakena keeps the lineup narrow and honest: one Chardonnay in two sizes, plus reds for the same table. Here is what we stock.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anakena Chardonnay 750mL | White wine, 100% Chardonnay | 13% to 13.5% ABV | Mango, pineapple, melon, honey; stainless steel, unoaked |
| Anakena Chardonnay 1.5L | White wine, 100% Chardonnay | 13% to 13.5% ABV | Same fresh tropical profile, magnum format for crowds |
| Anakena Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL | Red wine, Cabernet Sauvignon | 13% to 13.5% ABV | Dark fruit and soft tannin from Central Valley fruit |
| Anakena Merlot 750mL | Red wine, Merlot | 13% to 13.5% ABV | Plum and gentle spice, rounded everyday red |
| Anakena Single Pinot Noir 750mL | Red wine, Pinot Noir | 13% to 13.5% ABV | Bright cherry, light body, cool-climate lean |
| Anakena Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L | Red wine, Cabernet Sauvignon | 13% to 13.5% ABV | Magnum pour for parties and backyard grills |
WineAnakena - Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L$12.99Out of stock
WineAnakena - Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL$6.99Out of stock
WineAnakena - Merlot 750mL$7.99Out of stock
WineAnakena - Merlot 1.5L$12.99Out of stock
WineAnakena - Chardonnay 750mL$7.99Out of stock
WineAnakena - Chardonnay 1.5L$12.99Out of stock
WineAnakena - Single Pinot Noir 750mL$9.98Which Anakena is right for you?
Anakena Chardonnay is value wine done properly. The 750mL is $7.99, and the 1.5L magnum is $12.99, which works out cheaper per glass than most anything else on our Chilean shelf. The reds follow the same logic: Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot at $7.99 for 750mL, Single Pinot Noir at $9.98, and all three reds in 1.5L at $12.99. The 2018 Chardonnay took 87 points and a Best Buy from Wine Enthusiast, and the price has not drifted since. Buy Anakena Chardonnay online, or come by the Commack store and we will chill one for you.
Unoaked and bright, so it works with dinner without asking for attention.
Magnum format at $12.99 keeps glasses filled without a second trip.
Light cherry fruit and soft tannin for anyone who skips white.