Ck Mondavi Chardonnay
California Chardonnay, family made since 1946.
The story behind Ck Mondavi
Cesare and Rosa Mondavi bought the Charles Krug Winery in Napa Valley in 1943. Three years later they launched the CK Mondavi label to put honest everyday table wine on American tables. The letters stand for Charles Krug, a shorthand the family still uses. Five generations later the winery is still family owned and operated, and the Chardonnay is still bottled in Napa Valley from grapes grown across California.
The Chardonnay is a blend, mostly Chardonnay with a small lift of Viognier for aroma and mid palate texture. Light oak gives gentle vanilla without burying the fruit. No added sugar, certified vegan and gluten free, and the first wine brand to earn 100% Made in USA Certified status.
Explore the Ck Mondavi range
CK Mondavi Chardonnay comes in a few styles, from the crisp everyday bottle to a richer buttery pour and a small lot Family Select.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Chardonnay 750mL | Chardonnay blend | 13.4% ABV | Lemon citrus, crisp apple, pear, tropical fruit, clean finish |
| Classic Chardonnay 1.5L | Chardonnay blend | 13.4% ABV | Same crisp profile, magnum format for a crowd |
| Buttery Chardonnay | Chardonnay | 13.5% to 13.6% ABV | Creme brulee, toasted marshmallow, butterscotch, balancing acidity |
| Family Select Chardonnay | Chardonnay | 13.5% ABV | Stone fruit, tangerine, apricot, rich vanilla cream |
| Sunset Sweet Red 750mL | Sweet red blend | Red blend | Soft, fruit forward red for the sweeter crowd |
| Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L | Cabernet Sauvignon | Red wine | Everyday California cabernet in a magnum |
Which Ck Mondavi is right for you?
You do not need to spend much to drink well. The CK Mondavi Chardonnay 750mL runs $5.99, and the 1.5L magnum is $11.99, which works out to about six dollars a bottle and change. The Sunset Sweet Red is $6.99, and the Cabernet and Merlot magnums are $11.99 each. Stock moves fast on this shelf, so call the store at (631) 343-7200 to confirm what is in before you drive over.
Crisp and dry enough for roast chicken, cheap enough to open on a Tuesday.
A magnum at $11.99 pours for a crowd without a second trip to the store.
Fruit forward and soft, an easy red for guests who skip dry wine.