Chardonnay
Oak-aged white wine
Chardonnay is a green-skinned grape variety used to make white wine, and the wine produced from it.
The grape originated in Burgundy but now grows worldwide.
Chardonnay wines range from crisp and unoaked to rich and buttery depending on winemaking choices: I prefer an unoaked Chardonnay with fish.
The name often appears on wine lists and in casual shorthand for white wine generally.
Single-grape wine type
- vineTrailing climbing plant
- vineyardGrape-growing estate
- harvestGathering mature crops
- clusterGathered group nearby
ripeness · clone · Dijon · Côte d'Or · terroir · viticulture · canopy · trellis
Rich like a spread
citrus · tropical · pineapple · mango · minerality · acidity · full-bodied · golden
Microbial sugar conversion
- barrelHooped cylindrical vessel
- oakQuercus genus member
- stainless steelRust-proof iron alloy
- malolacticBacterial acid transformation
lees · aging · toast · vanilla · butter · cream · cuvée · blend
Establishment serving vintages
- sommelierTrained wine service professional
- tasting roomVenue for sampling beverages
- SonomaCalifornia wine county
- CaliforniaWest coast megastate
Australia · New Zealand · ABC · anything but · wine list · glass · pour · stemware
varietal
Single-grape wine type
cluster · ripeness · clone · Dijon · Côte d'Or · terroir · viticulture · canopy · trellis · yield
buttery
Rich like a spread
pear · citrus · tropical · pineapple · mango · minerality · acidity · full-bodied · golden · straw
fermentation
Microbial sugar conversion
- barrelHooped cylindrical vessel
- oakQuercus genus member
- stainless steelRust-proof iron alloy
malolactic · lees · aging · toast · vanilla · butter · cream · cuvée · blend · vintage
wine bar
Establishment serving vintages
- sommelierTrained wine service professional
- tasting roomVenue for sampling beverages
- SonomaCalifornia wine county
California · Australia · New Zealand · ABC · anything but · wine list · glass · pour · stemware · decanter
seafood
Marine creatures as cuisine
oysters · chicken · turkey · cream sauce · brie · gruyère · risotto · pasta · halibut · sole
- American winesNapa Valley, Sonoma, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot
- Burgundy GrapesPinot Noir, Gamay, Pinot Blanc, Cesar
- French GrapesCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Grenache
- North American Winered wine, white wine, sparkling wine, dessert wine, Merlot
- alcoholbeer, vodka, whiskey, whisky, rum
- winered wine, white wine, cabernet, merlot, Merlot
ChardonnayPinot Noir
Red grape, light-bodied wine
Cabernet Sauvignon · Merlot · Malbec · Tempranillo · Sangiovese
ChardonnayCabernet Sauvignon
Noble red grape variety
Sauvignon Blanc · Riesling · Moscato · rosé