Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Similkameen Valley
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Similkameen Valley.
More informations about the variety Chardonnay
Whites with many faces: mineral and taut at Chablis (lemon, green apple, flint), opulent and buttery at Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet (hazelnut, brioche, yellow fruits), tense and chalky in Champagne (Blanc de Blancs). Also vinified sparkling and widely exported (Sonoma, Margaret River, Casablanca). A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc, half-sibling of Aligoté.
More informations about the region of British Columbia
DVA of southern British Columbia west of the Okanagan, semi-desert climate (days reaching 40 °C, cool nights preserving acidity). Signature reds: peppery Cabernet Franc (raspberry, bell pepper, herbs), firm Cabernet Sauvignon (cassis, cedar), dense Syrah (blackberry, pepper, smoked bacon), supple Merlot (plum, cocoa). Taut Riesling and fruity Gamay Noir on shaded slopes. Floral Pinot Gris, ample Chardonnay.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 8% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 7% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 7% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 7% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 7% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Chardonnay