Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of California - Page 3
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of California.
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 California
California is the largest and most important wine region in the United States. It represents the southern two-thirds (850 miles or 1,370 kilometers) of the country's west coast. (Oregon and Washington make up the rest. ) The state also spans nearly 10 degrees of latitude.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- OakPresent in 92% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 91% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 89% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 85% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 83% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 76% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 74% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 73% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 72% of Chardonnay
- ButterPresent in 14% of Chardonnay
- FloralPresent in 14% of Chardonnay
- OakyPresent in 14% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 12% of Chardonnay
- VanillaPresent in 12% of Chardonnay
- Red fruitPresent in 12% of Chardonnay
- ApplesPresent in 11% of Chardonnay
- PearPresent in 10% of Chardonnay
- PineapplePresent in 9% of Chardonnay
- CreamPresent in 9% of Chardonnay
- HoneyPresent in 8% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
At the heart of the Mâcon terroir
In line with our previous videos « The Climats of Chablis seen from the sky » and « The vineyards of Bourgogne, seen from the sky » », the Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) and the Union des Producteurs de Vins de Mâcon offer you a new stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. Established in 1937, this Régionale appellation is divided into three levels: – The first level is known as white, red or rosé Mâcon. The grapes used can come from all around the Mâconnais. – The second level is name ...
Lucio Tasca d’Almerita dies
Lucio Tasca d’Almerita died in Palermo this week, on 25 July, aged 82. In Sicily he was known simply as ‘Conte Lucio’, such was the reputation of the Count and the amount of respect and affection people had for him. Lucio was one of the pioneers of winemaking on the island from a technical point of view, but moreover he was able to demonstrate how effective the modernisation of Sicily could be from a cultural standpoint. Born in Palermo on 9 January 1940, he was an athlete in his youth and even ...
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 ...