Looking for affordable an Chardonnay to serve to your holiday crowd? Try any of these under-$20 winners:

Fess Parker 2008 Chardonnay Santa Barbara County ($18). Medium-bodied and appealing — like biting into a fresh, juicy apple. With generous lemon and stony accents, it finishes clean and refreshing. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area.

Gloria Ferrer 2007 Chardonnay Carneros ($18). Bright and racy, with a vibrant array of citrus notes balanced against ripe peach. Long, refreshing finish with a touch of cream. Ready to drink now and over the next few years. Locate this wine online or in your area.

Gordon Brothers 2008 Chardonnay Columbia Valley ($16). A fairly light, fresh style for an oaked and “malo’ed” Chardonnay, with juicy pear, apple and light tropical citrus aromas and flavors that finish with toast and clove spice. Ready to drink now. (2009-08-23) Locate this wine online or in your area.

Liberty School 2007 Chardonnay Central Coast ($12). Nice value here! Crisp and focused, with Granny Smith apple and Asian pear flavors laced with light touches of tropical citrus, fig and toast. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area.

Lindemans 2008 Chardonnay South Eastern Australia Bin 65 ($7). A nice surprise, offering refreshing pear, peach and tropical citrus flavors that pick up a touch of spice through the moderate finish. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area.

Sterling 2007 Chardonnay Mendocino Organic ($13). Excellent value, with a complex array of crisp green apple and pear, nectarine, stone and light spice notes that mingle on a medium-bodied finish. Nice. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area.