

"I've spent $60 on California Chardonnays that didn't deliver this much. White peach, hazelnut, brioche — and a finish that refuses to leave. I paid $17 a bottle. Genuinely don't get it."
Erikson & Caradin Hazel & Axe Chardonnay 2024 — a small-batch Napa Chardonnay scored 90 by The Tasting Panel, made by a Pétrus-trained winemaker. Now at trade prices. Just smarter wine buying.
| Category | 🍷 Casedrops | Retail |
|---|---|---|
| Napa Chardonnay Price | $17.17/bottle | $50–60+/bottle |
| Wine Quality | 90 Pts Tasting Panel | Same wine, higher price |
| Delivery | Fast Free Shipping | $15–25+ shipping |
| Satisfaction Guarantee | 100% Money Back | Limited or none |
We buy direct from Erikson & Caradin in Napa Valley — no distributors, no wholesalers, no retail markups. Same wine, same vineyard, same winemaker. You just skip the 8–10 middlemen and keep the savings.

That's $17.17 per bottle for a Chardonnay that retails at $60. A richly textured, laser-focused Napa white, scored 90 by The Tasting Panel, and ready to drink right now. This is the kind of value that keeps members coming back month after month.

The Tasting Panel awarded the 2024 Hazel & Axe Chardonnay 90 points. The winemaker behind it, Kevin Morrisey, has a CV that reads like a wine-world greatest-hits: harvest internship at Château Pétrus, Head Winemaker at Stags' Leap, then Etude under Tony Soter, then Ehlers Estate. At $17 a bottle, you won't find this much pedigree on a Napa Chardonnay anywhere else.

Erikson & Caradin let the wine do the talking — whole-bunch pressing, careful oak handling, and an obsessive focus on texture over extraction. The 2024 vintage delivered a brilliant combination of freshness and concentration, and this Chardonnay wears it beautifully. White peach, toasted hazelnut, creamy brioche, and a saline mineral finish that simply won't quit.

Your case arrives fully insured. If a bottle shows up damaged or you're not thrilled, we replace it or refund you — no questions, no hassle. That's the Casedrops promise: brilliant wine, delivered brilliantly.

Your order includes a 3-day free trial of Casedrops Membership ($5.83/month, billed annually) — access to trade-only pricing on wines like Whispering Angel, Veuve Clicquot and Pol Roger at up to 80% off. Cancel anytime.

With 10,000+ five-star reviews and members saving an average of $650+ per year, Casedrops is the smarter way to buy premium wine. Join the club. You'll wonder why you ever paid retail.
Napa's small-batch 90-pointer — at an insider price.


Napa Valley · California, USA · 13.8% ABV · 100% Chardonnay
Retail: $360.00🛡️ 100% Satisfaction Guarantee — love it or get a full refund
🎁 Includes free 3-day trial of Casedrops Membership. Annual membership of $69.99 charged after free trial unless cancelled in advance.