Insomnia Chardonnay
California Chardonnay, dry and oaked, at a working price.
The story behind Insomnia
Insomnia Chardonnay comes out of California, blended under the broad California AVA and managed nationally by Summerland Wine Brands, the Buellton operation in Santa Barbara County that used to run as Terravant Wine Company. It is 100 percent Chardonnay, dry and full bodied, with golden apple, yellow peach, honey, baked bread and citrus in the glass.
The winemaking is what separates it from the cheap shelf: malolactic fermentation for a creamy mid palate, then deliberate oak contact for vanilla, butter, toast and a little baking cinnamon without burying the fruit. Early vintages carried a holographic lens label that shifted as you walked past the shelf. Wine Enthusiast rated the 2019 at 87 points and the NV at 85.
Explore the Insomnia range
Insomnia keeps a short value lineup, all 750mL, and the Chardonnay is the one we move fastest. Here is how the shelf reads.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insomnia Chardonnay 750mL | California Chardonnay | 12.9 to 13.8% ABV | Dry, oaked, golden apple, peach, butter, toast |
| Insomnia Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL | California Cabernet | about 13.8% ABV | Dark fruit, easy tannin, value red |
| Insomnia Sauvignon Blanc 750mL | California Sauvignon Blanc | varies by vintage | Citrus, green herb, crisp finish |
| Insomnia Red Blend 750mL | California Red Blend | varies by vintage | Plum, spice, soft everyday red |
| Insomnia NV Chardonnay | Non vintage Chardonnay | 12.9 to 13.8% ABV | 85 points, same oaked house style |
Which Insomnia is right for you?
Insomnia Chardonnay sits at $9.99 for the 750mL at our Commack counter, which is the low end of the $9 to $14 tier this bottle normally sells for around the country. For a California Chardonnay with real malolactic texture and oak contact, that is a fair number, not a gimmick. Buy Insomnia Chardonnay online and pull it with the rest of your order, or grab it off the shelf at 1171 Jericho Turnpike. We have sold value Chardonnay for over 30 years and this one holds its own against bottles twice the price.
Dry, oaked and $9.99, so a Tuesday glass does not need a reason.
Creamy mid palate and crisp acidity stand up to butter and pan drippings.
Same price, same easy house style, for the guests who skip white.