Chardonnay is America's favorite wine for a reason, and this dry, full-bodied Robert Mondavi Private Selection Chardonnay might just be it. The golden yellow pear color hints at the syrupy sweet and spicy tastes that the wine makers painstakingly developed: anise, citrus, sauteed apple and dried papaya are balanced with oak and island spices.
Serve it with your favorite shellfish recipe, an appetizer of pâtés, vegetable terrines or risotto prima vera.