Winery Granite RidgeChardonello
White wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Chardonnay and the Verdelho.
This wine generally goes well with pork, vegetarian or poultry.
Food and wine pairings with Chardonello
Pairings that work perfectly with Chardonello
Original food and wine pairings with Chardonello
The Chardonello of Winery Granite Ridge matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of pizza calzone with ham and mushrooms, cucumber pie or summer tuna quiche.
Details and technical informations about Winery Granite Ridge's Chardonello.
Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay
Whites with many faces: mineral and taut at Chablis (lemon, green apple, flint), opulent and buttery at Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet (hazelnut, brioche, yellow fruits), tense and chalky in Champagne (Blanc de Blancs). Also vinified sparkling and widely exported (Sonoma, Margaret River, Casablanca). A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc, half-sibling of Aligoté.
Informations about the Winery Granite Ridge
The Winery Granite Ridge is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Granite Belt to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Granite Belt
High-altitude Queensland region (600-1,300 m), among the country's highest vineyards on granitic soils. Signature Shiraz as red: peppery and fresh with signature notes of blackberry, black cherry, black pepper, eucalyptus and a mineral touch, firm tannins and taut acidity — more elegant than southern sunny Shiraz. Firm Cabernet, ample Chardonnay. "Strange Birds" alternative speciality: saline Albariño, dense Saperavi, floral Fiano, smoky Pinotage.
The wine region of Queensland
Subtropical Australian wine state, high-altitude vineyards (800-1,000 m) on Granite Belt among the country's highest. Shiraz signature in red: structured and fresh with signature notes of blackberry, black cherry, black pepper, eucalyptus, spices and a mineral touch, firm tannins and a tense palate — altitude tempers the heat. Ample Chardonnay, firm Cabernet, supple Merlot. 'Strange Bird' program: floral Fiano, saline Vermentino, spicy Tempranillo, dense Saperavi.
The word of the wine: Oxidation
Alteration of the wine caused by prolonged contact with oxygen and resulting in a coppery colour with brown reflections and the appearance of typical aromas reminiscent of rancid nuts.
