Bread & Butter Chardonnay
Bread & Butter Chardonnay is a 750mL white wine from California — the rich, oak-and-malolactic Chardonnay of Bread & Butter Wines (Bread & Butter Wine Co. / WX Brands), made under Winemaker Linda Trotta in a deliberately buttery style: partial malolactic fermentation and oak influence (the brand's 2024 fact sheet lists French oak, 40% new) over ripe California fruit. The brand launched in 2013. The listing carries no vintage, and alcohol varies by year — documented vintages run 13.0% ABV (2018, 2019) to 13.5% (2022, 2023, and the brand's current official figure) — so the bottle's label carries its vintage's exact number. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: Varies by vintage — documented range 13.0%–13.5% (current official figure 13.5%)
- Size: 750mL
- Appellation: California
- Varietal: Chardonnay
- Style: Partial malolactic fermentation with oak influence (French oak, 40% new on the 2024 fact sheet) — rich, buttery style; brand launched 2013
- Producer: Bread & Butter Wines (WX Brands); Winemaker Linda Trotta
California Chardonnay, Unapologetically Buttery
Bread & Butter built its name on a simple promise — wines that taste like their names suggest — and the Chardonnay is the flagship of that idea: ripe California fruit taken through malolactic fermentation for creaminess and American oak for vanilla and spice, where leaner coastal styles chase acidity instead. It is a style wine in the best sense, consistent from vintage to vintage even as the alcohol moves a half-point between years. Find the range on the Bread & Butter Wines vendor page or compare styles across the white wine shelf.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Buttery golden apple and pear (brand character). Palate: Rich and creamy — vanilla bean, almond husk and tropical fruit (mango, pineapple). Finish: Baking spice over stone fruit.
How to Enjoy
Serve chilled. The creamy, oaky style is built for buttered lobster, creamy pasta, roast chicken and corn chowder.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ABV of Bread & Butter Chardonnay? It depends on the vintage — documented releases run 13.0% to 13.5% ABV, with 13.5% the brand's current official figure. The listing carries no vintage, so check the bottle's label.
Why does it taste buttery? Malolactic fermentation converts Chardonnay's tart malic acid into softer lactic acid, and oak ageing adds vanilla and spice — the combination behind the classic buttery style. Bread & Butter's official fact sheets specify a partial malolactic fermentation, keeping some freshness in the wine.
Who makes Bread & Butter? Bread & Butter Wines (WX Brands), under Winemaker Linda Trotta.
Rich, creamy and true to its name — pick up Bread & Butter Chardonnay at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.