Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Waitaki
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Waitaki.
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
The wine region of Waitaki is located in the region of South Island of New Zealand. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Valli or the Domaine Ostler produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Waitaki are Pinot noir, Riesling and Pinot gris, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Waitaki often reveals types of flavors of cream, oak or floral and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, black fruit or red fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
DWWA 2022: Sneak preview of styles to look out for
With more than 18,200 wines tasted by our expert judging panels and entrants spanning 56 countries, the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2022 edition promises to deliver an eclectic mix of brilliant bottles to seek out – across a broad range of prices. Official results for DWWA 2022, including the winners of coveted Platinum and Best in Show medals, won’t be published until 7th of June. However, here are just a few of the styles to watch out for, based on a selection of personal highligh ...
Edmond de Rothschild Heritage purchases Central Otago winery Akarua
The deal includes 34.5ha under vine in the heart of the mountainous Bannockburn sub-region. It is mainly planted with Pinot Noir, but there are pockets of Chardonnay and Riesling too. Sir Clifford Skeggs, a Kiwi businesmman, and Lady Marie Skeggs purchased the land for Akarua in 1995, and planting began the following year. The first wines were bottled from the 1999 vintage. Akarua is now firmly established as one of the largest family-owned operations in Central Otago, and its 100% estate-grown ...
AXA Millésimes purchases Platt Vineyard in Sonoma
AXA Millésimes has expanded its footprint in California by purchasing Platt Vineyard on the western reaches of Sonoma Coast for an undisclosed sum. The French insurance giant’s wine division made its first foray into the Golden State when it bought Napa Valley winery Outpost back in 2018. Managing director Christian Seely has been on the hunt for a vineyard of similar quality to produce Pinot Noir and Chardonnay ever since. AXA Millésimes jumped at the opportunity to snap up the 111-hectare Plat ...