Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of South Island
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of South Island.
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 South Island
Central Otago, near the bottom of New Zealand's South Island, vies for the title of world's most southerly wine region. Vineyards cling to the sides of mountains and high above river gorges in this dramatic landscape. Pinot Noir has proven itself in this challenging Terroir, and takes up nearly three-quarters of the region's vineyard area. The typical Central Otago Pinot Noir is intense and deeply colored, with flavors of doris plum, Sweet spice and bramble.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Chardonnay