which one is the best?

[mel]

I was wondering if anyone could tell me which one of these Chardonnays has the best buttery flavor.
Louis M Martini Reserve, Russian river valley. '97
Markham Vineyards, Napa Valley, '97
Merryvale, Napa Valley, '98
Beringer, Napa valley, '98
Bernardus, Montery county, '97

Also I was wondering which of these were better to go with steak.
Alexander Valley, Caberet Sauvignon, '98
Farncis Coppola, Blacklabel, '98

or if there are any other suggestions in the 10-20$ price range that are better I would be greatly appreciative.

[winoweenie]

Mel, think you`ve got the welcome thing. Kaint` for any amount say any of them sissy whites would go with a steak. Lots of great reds out there now that would be lush with a slab of Hotwines` Texas Speciality. I prefer the Cab as the Coppola is a little muscular to do a great sirloin justice. Start experimenting and find the matches YOU like.`Taint nebber to early to start that mental file. winoweenie

[Innkeeper]

If these are what you mean by "less expensive", guess we didn't understand. The Beringer is the only one with current experiance, and it is fine.

[Garbo]

Might consider J.Lohr Monterey Chardonnay '98. Like buttah.