Bread & Butter Chardonnay
California Chardonnay with the butter built right in.
The story behind Bread & Butter
Bread & Butter poured its first Chardonnay in July 2013, built by the Napa company Alcohol by Volume under co-founder Gregory Ahn. WX Brands bought the label in April 2017 and kept the recipe honest. The grapes are 100% Chardonnay, drawn from California growing regions that have included Carneros and Monterey, then put through malolactic fermentation to turn sharp malic acid into creamy lactic acid.
Aging happens in a mix of American and French oak, which is where the vanilla, toasted brioche and caramel come from. It is a deliberate California style: rich, oaked, uncomplicated. We have carried it for years because customers come back for the same bottle every time, and it delivers that.
Explore the Bread & Butter range
One grape, one idea, done consistently. Here is the Bread & Butter lineup we stock, from the flagship Chardonnay to the reds and bubbles that share the shelf.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread & Butter Chardonnay 750mL | California Chardonnay | 13.5% ABV | Oaked, buttery, vanilla, toasted brioche, creamy finish |
| Bread & Butter Chardonnay Sliced 750mL | California Chardonnay | 13.5% ABV | Same buttery profile, easy-pour format |
| Bread & Butter Pinot Noir 750mL | California Pinot Noir | 13.5% ABV | Red cherry, soft tannin, light oak |
| Bread & Butter Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL | California Cabernet | 13.5% ABV | Dark berry, cocoa, rounded oak |
| Bread & Butter Sauvignon Blanc 750mL | California Sauvignon Blanc | 13.5% ABV | Citrus, green apple, crisp finish |
| Bread & Butter Prosecco 750mL | Italian Prosecco | 11% ABV | Green apple, white flower, fine bubbles |
Pinot NoirBread & Butter - Pinot Noir 750mL$13.99Out of stock
ChardonnayBread & Butter - Chardonnay 750mL$12.99
CabernetBread & Butter - Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL$14.99Out of stock
Sparkling WineBread & Butter - Prosecco 750mL$12.99Out of stock
MerlotBread & Butter - Merlot 750mL$12.99Out of stock
Pinot GrigioBread & Butter - Pinot Grigio 750mL$12.99Out of stock
Sauvignon BlancBread & Butter - Sauvignon Blanc 750mL$13.99Out of stock
ChardonnayBread & Butter - Chardonnay Sliced 750mL$12.99Which Bread & Butter is right for you?
The flagship Bread & Butter Chardonnay sits at $12.99 for a 750mL, and the Sliced bottle is the same $12.99. The Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc land at $13.99, the Cabernet Sauvignon at $14.99, and the Merlot, Pinot Grigio and Prosecco each at $12.99. That is value-tier California oak without a value-tier letdown. Stock on the Chardonnay moves fast, so call the store at (631) 343-7200 to confirm before you drive over.
Wants the oak, the vanilla and the creamy finish, nothing shy about it.
Needs a soft, oaky red under fifteen dollars for Tuesday dinner.
Wants one easy bottle that pleases a mixed table without a lecture.
Bread & Butter cocktails and pairings
Serve this Chardonnay at 50 to 55 degrees, so pull it from the fridge 15 to 20 minutes ahead. Cold mutes the oak you paid for.