Wines made from Chardonnay grapes of Washington
Discover the best wines made with Chardonnay as a single variety or as a blend of Washington.
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 Washington
Washington State is located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, immediately north of Oregon. Although the history of the wine industry is relatively Short, Washington's 900-plus wineries and 350-plus independent winemakers, with more than 50,000 acres of vineyards, now produce more wine than any other state except California. Almost all wine production is in the hot, desert-like eastern Part of Washington, although there is some Grape growing and an AVA (Puget Sound) in the cooler, wetter west. White Chardonnay and Riesling grapes, and red Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah grapes are the main varieties grown in Washington, but the region produces quality wines from nearly 70 different grape varieties.
What are the typical flavors of the Chardonnay grape variety?
- OakPresent in 43% of Chardonnay
- MicrobioPresent in 38% of Chardonnay
- Tree fruitPresent in 38% of Chardonnay
- Citrus fruitPresent in 32% of Chardonnay
- Non oakPresent in 31% of Chardonnay
- EarthPresent in 28% of Chardonnay
- SpicesPresent in 26% of Chardonnay
- VegetalPresent in 25% of Chardonnay
- Tropical fruitPresent in 23% of Chardonnay
- FloralPresent in 9% of Chardonnay
- PearPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- LemonPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- VanillaPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- MineralityPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- ButterPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- ApplesPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- CitrusPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- TropicalPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- CreamPresent in 3% of Chardonnay
- PineapplePresent in 3% of Chardonnay
News about the grape variety Chardonnay
Tributes paid to Paul Pender
Canada’s wine community is mourning the sudden loss of beloved Ontario winemaker Paul Pender. Passing away at the age of just 54, Pender died ‘unexpectedly under tragic circumstances’ on 4 February, 2022, as announced by sister wineries Tawse and Redstone. Before becoming director of viticulture and winemaking at Tawse and Redstone, he was a carpenter. When he developed an allergy to the dust and solvents, he went back to school to study winemaking at Niagara College in 2004. Pender’s interns ...
First grapes picked in Napa Valley 2022 harvest
The Napa Valley 2022 harvest got underway in early August for some sparkling and white wine styles. ‘We had our earliest harvest ever, and started picking Sauvignon Blanc on Monday 1 August,’ said Stephanie Honig, of Honig Vineyard and Winery. ‘The fruit came from our grower partner Gordon Family Ranch, which is located in the southeast area of the Napa Valley appellation,’ said Honig, who is export director at the family-owned winery. Harvest typically begins with older ...
California wines set for increased global market share
California Wines launched the two-day event, which ran from 31 October, in order to pave the way for new export opportunities and give buyers and importers ‘unprecedented access’ to the state’s wines. The event featured masterclasses led by two prominent wine educators, Elaine Chukan Brown and Kelli A. White, as well as walk-around wine tastings and networking sessions. Buyers and importers from 26 countries were among a hand-selected group chosen for this first event. Those at ...