Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Oregon
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Oregon.
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 Oregon
Oregon, located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, is one of the youngest and most promising wine regions in the world. The state put itself on the international wine map in the late 1960s and has been building its position ever since. Production volumes have remained relatively quiet. The 2017 Oregon Vineyards and Wineries report recorded just under 34,000 acres (13,750 hectares) of planted vineyards.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 30% of Chardonnay
- OakPresent in 27% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 27% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 25% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 23% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 14% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 14% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 11% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 10% of Chardonnay
- Red fruitPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- FloralPresent in 6% of Chardonnay
- ButterPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- ApplesPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- HoneyPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- OakyPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- PearPresent in 2% of Chardonnay
- ElderflowerPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- StrawPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
- Lemon zestPresent in 1% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
Bordeaux winemaker turns north to make Breton Chardonnay
Lamballe, CEO of window manufacturer FenêtréA, purchased the 25-hectare property Kerfraval in the village of Baden, near the natural harbour of the Gulf of Morbihan, in March 2022. Sallaud will transform Kerfraval into a wine estate, named Domaine Lamballe, comprising a winery – where he will make still and sparkling wine – a visitor centre and six gites. ‘We will plant 10ha of Chardonnay in April this year to make still and sparkling wines,’ Sallaud told Decanter. ‘Mr Lamballe loves Chablis, he ...
Duckhorn expands in Napa Valley with vineyard deals
Duckhorn Portfolio said it has acquired around 20 hectares (50 acres) of Napa Valley vineyards via separate deals. This includes 16 hectares (40 acres) of the Stanly Ranch vineyard in Los Carneros and the four-hectare (10 acre) Red Wing vineyard in St. Helena, said the group, which is listed under the ‘Napa’ ticker on the New York Stock Exchange. ‘As our portfolio has evolved to include 10 renowned luxury wineries, our commitment to having a robust estate vineyard programme continues to be centr ...
Top DWWA award-winning wines on show at Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC
At the 2021 Decanter World Wine Awards, the world’s largest wine competition saw its biggest year to date, with 18,094 wines tasted from 56 countries. Over 15 consecutive days in June 2021, almost 170 expert wine judges, including 44 Masters of Wine and 11 Master Sommeliers, awarded 50 Best in Show, 179 Platinum, 635 Gold, 5,607 Silver and 8,332 Bronze medals. Join Decanter at our Fine Wine Encounter NYC this June, where you will have the opportunity to sample 23 of these top awarded Gold, Plati ...