Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Wairarapa
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Wairarapa.
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 North Island
The wine region of Wairarapa is located in the region of North Island of New Zealand. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Whistling Track or the Domaine Schubert produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Wairarapa are Pinot noir, Pinot gris and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Wairarapa often reveals types of flavors of raspberry, lemon or straw and sometimes also flavors of honey, stone fruit or stone.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Chardonnay