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Chardonnay Wine : a pleasurable white wine

Chardonnay wine is also called Pinot Chardonnay. It is a white grape that makes the Chardonnay wine. The grape is thought to be from Lebanon. The French use the grape in Chablis and Burgundy. The Chardonnay became popular when it was grown in California, and it has become the most popular white wine. It is used in the making of Champagne. Its popularity is due to its flexibility in different soils and climates. The vines grow well and have good harvests.

Chardonnay wine is aged in French oak barrels, and the tastes can be anything from pear to tropical fruits. The green apple taste is standard for Chardonnay, but the taste really depends on where the wine is made. The taste can be a little sweet or sour, strong or light. The tastes are apple, tangerine, lemon, lime, melon, and oak. The texture of the wine varies as it can be from clean and bone dry to buttery and creamy. A few Chardonnays have been made sweeter recently.

Another plus to Chardonnay wine is that it can be inexpensive. A fine one can go for under ten dollars. Food that can accompany the wine are poultry, seafood, red meat, and cheese such as Gruyere, Provolone, and Brie.

Besides California and France, Chardonnay wine is produced in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. There are warm climate and cool climate Chardonnays. Chardonnay appeals to so many people because it’s soft with less alcohol and less tannin.

The Chardonnay wine from Argentina is crisp with an apple flavor and a little oak and spice. A wine from Sonoma county can have a combination pear, butterscotch, and vanilla taste along with tropical fruit and spice. People who purchase Chardonnay should lay the bottles sideways when storing them. This keeps the cork wet with a tight seal. Oxygen can get in if the cork is dry, and oxygen has a bad effect on the wine. With proper care, this wine can be a pleasurable experience.


 
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