Best Year for Chardonnays?

[Jason]

Cali Chard has gotten so consistent that you are probably better off sticking to a particular producer or region that you like.
The only exceptions are the extreme years like '94.
Between better winemaking and even weather conditions, vintages are becoming less important for Cali Chard. Don't forget these are usually highly manipulated wines that are not overly dependant on Mother Nature.