Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of South Africa - Page 4
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of South Africa.
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 wines of South Africa
South Africa is one of the most important wine producing countries in the southern hemisphere. With over 300 years of wine making history, it is often described as a bridge between the Old and New Worlds. The majority of wines are produced using New World winemaking techniques, but they often have more stylistic similarities with their Old World counterparts. Since the end of apartheid, South African wine has received international attention and recognition for its wide variety of styles.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- OakPresent in 93% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 91% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 90% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 88% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 83% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 80% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 67% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 63% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 60% of Chardonnay
- FloralPresent in 19% of Chardonnay
- Red fruitPresent in 17% of Chardonnay
- CreamPresent in 8% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 8% of Chardonnay
- LemonPresent in 7% of Chardonnay
- ButterPresent in 7% of Chardonnay
- PeachPresent in 7% of Chardonnay
- ApplesPresent in 7% of Chardonnay
- Green applePresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- LimePresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- MineralityPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
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Decanter World Wine Awards winners available at Marks & Spencer
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English wines made by two MWs set for charity sale
Bottles of three different wines made by the two Masters of Wine in partnership with English producers will be part of the special charity sale this week, beginning on Thursday (25 November). All profits will go to the Marine Conservation Society, a charity that works to protect and restore the sea and its ecosystem, said Barrie and Richards. ‘We’re proud to be working with the Marine Conservation Society,’ said Susie Barrie MW. ‘English wine may have benefited in some regards from climate chang ...