Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Limestone Coast
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Limestone Coast.
More informations about the variety Chardonnay
The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.
More informations about the region of Australie du Sud
The Limestone Coast GI (Geographical Indication) in SouthAustralia is located in the southeast corner of the state, bordering Victoria in the east. It is one of the most significant region of the country, producing nearly one-third of South Australia's quality wines – some of which are the most highly acclaimed in Australia. The zone is regarded as geologically unique and the feature responsible for producing such high-quality wines is its soil. As the name suggests, limestone forms the basis of the soil here, best represented by the famous 'terra rossa' of Coonawarra.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 20% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 20% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 19% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 16% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 14% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 9% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 9% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 7% of Chardonnay
- OakyPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 5% of Chardonnay
- MelonPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- PineapplePresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- ButterPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- PeachPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- Green applePresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- LemonPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- CreamPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- HoneyPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- VanillaPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
Andrew Jefford: ‘The gifts of Bacchus hold our gaze like a procession’
Do growers make wine – or do markets? Growers, of course. Yet markets define the scope of the grower’s creative efforts by what they reward or sanction. When markets are neglectful and unresponsive, there’s little the grower can do but conform. It’s a problem the world over. Here’s an example. The river Moselle/Mosel rises to the wet west of the Vosges mountains, then curves in a long green arc heading north through Epinal, Metz and (along the left bank) Luxembourg’s Grand Duchy, turning east at ...
Decanter World Wine Awards 2022: Results announced
The world’s largest and most influential wine competition, Decanter World Wine Awards results offer a definitive guide to the dynamic world of wine. Each year’s results offer surprises and revelations, highlighting growth in quality and consistency – or lack thereof. An all-time record for wines tasted, discover the results from the 19th edition of the competition. Quick links to DWWA 2022 results Search all Best in Show medals Search all Platinum medals Search all Gold medals Search ...
Andrew Jefford: ‘Come on in, the flames said. Taste wine; avoid hypothermia’
Niagara’s summer? It’s hot, and sticky. I tried a walk near my hotel in mid-July but could only find a large retail mall. It was early; the shops were still shut. Even so, I had to dodge from awning to awning, avoiding the prosecuting sun. I’ve been there in autumn, too, which happened to be mellow and easeful – though it can also be wild, wind-whipped, rain-drenched. The ‘shoulder seasons’ are feared here: you never know what’s coming. The first time I went it was deepest winter. That made an i ...