What makes Chardonnay so remarkable? Chardonnay is one of the most widely planted white wine grape varietals in the world. The story begins in Burgundy, France, and then travels to Italy and Spain before arriving in California. Northern California has established a reputation for itself as a recognized producer of delectable Chardonnay wine.
This Chardonnay is an excellent choice for those who enjoy full-bodied, fruity wines. The flavors are complex and refreshing with hints of succulent acidity and mineral-driven finish; it has just the right amount of crisp fruitiness that's perfect for drinking while spending time with friends!
This light, medium-bodied Chardonnay complements light appetizers such as grilled summer vegetables and fresh fruits. It pairs well with grilled seafood, goat cheese, mushroom pizza, herb-roasted chicken, stone fruit, ricotta, arugula salad, and various other dishes. The wine also goes well with heartier foods like lemon-pepper chicken. It tastes best when served cold.
Chardonnay is the most popular white wine globally. This variety of grapes can thrive when planted anywhere and produce various wines at all price points. Woodside Vineyard produces an ultra-premium vintage that is crisp and clear.
Chardonnay's essential appeal is its adaptability: its ability to convey terroir, or a sense of where it's grown, and respond favorably to a variety of winemaking processes has increased its popularity among growers and winemakers.
The Chardonnay grape, in and of itself, contributes to the wine's popularity. Made from green-skinned grapes, Chardonnay is a comparatively "low-maintenance" vine that adapts well to diverse climates, resulting in pretty high yields globally. These large yields equate to millions of bottles of Chardonnay wine.
Chardonnay complements light, buttery, or creamy dishes and pairs well with meaty fish (such as halibut and cod) and shellfish (lobster, shrimp, crab, scallops) complements moderately flavored, well-seasoned poultry and pork dishes.
A splash of Chardonnay is best to use for heavy cream-based dishes such as gravy or a cream sauce for pasta. This white wine is perfect for cooking because it balances the acidity of these delicious foods while also bringing out their rich flavors.
Always serve Chardonnay cold. When served warm, the flavors become muddled. In general, this would suggest a temperature range of 45-50 degrees Fahrenheit by placing the wine in the refrigerator for an hour before serving.
After it's been opened, the easiest way to keep wine is to remember to cork it and store it in the refrigerator. By corking and refrigerating the wine, you limit its exposure to oxygen, heat, and light.
While lower-acid whites can last three to four days in the refrigerator, strong acidity will keep your wine fresh and vibrant for at least five days. If you transfer the wine to an airtight container before refrigerating it, such as a Mason jar, you can enjoy it for up to a week after it was opened.
The wine will expand as it freezes, and the wine will eventually seep out around the cork, pushing it out or breaking the bottle. Not only would this waste your wine, but it will also leave you with a mess in your freezer — potentially a dangerous, glassy mess.
Chardonnay, unopened: 2-3 years.
The Santa Cruz Mountains have an interesting history that has influenced the wine industry. This region is home to a diverse set of geological features which provides it with some unique soil types and terrain for growing grapes, yielding many distinct terroirs.
The presence of the Pacific and North American tectonic plates is indicated by the San Andreas Fault, which runs through this area. Even when vineyards are less than a mile apart, differences in the soil can drastically alter flavors; this diversity adds to some excellent wines.
What makes Chardonnay so remarkable? Chardonnay is one of the most widely planted white wine grape varietals in the world. The story begins in Burgundy, France, and then travels to Italy and Spain before arriving in California. Northern California has established a reputation for itself as a recognized producer of delectable Chardonnay wine.
This Chardonnay is an excellent choice for those who enjoy full-bodied, fruity wines. The flavors are complex and refreshing with hints of succulent acidity and mineral-driven finish; it has just the right amount of crisp fruitiness that's perfect for drinking while spending time with friends!
This light, medium-bodied Chardonnay complements light appetizers such as grilled summer vegetables and fresh fruits. It pairs well with grilled seafood, goat cheese, mushroom pizza, herb-roasted chicken, stone fruit, ricotta, arugula salad, and various other dishes. The wine also goes well with heartier foods like lemon-pepper chicken. It tastes best when served cold.
Chardonnay is the most popular white wine globally. This variety of grapes can thrive when planted anywhere and produce various wines at all price points. Woodside Vineyard produces an ultra-premium vintage that is crisp and clear.
Chardonnay's essential appeal is its adaptability: its ability to convey terroir, or a sense of where it's grown, and respond favorably to a variety of winemaking processes has increased its popularity among growers and winemakers.
The Chardonnay grape, in and of itself, contributes to the wine's popularity. Made from green-skinned grapes, Chardonnay is a comparatively "low-maintenance" vine that adapts well to diverse climates, resulting in pretty high yields globally. These large yields equate to millions of bottles of Chardonnay wine.
Chardonnay complements light, buttery, or creamy dishes and pairs well with meaty fish (such as halibut and cod) and shellfish (lobster, shrimp, crab, scallops) complements moderately flavored, well-seasoned poultry and pork dishes.
A splash of Chardonnay is best to use for heavy cream-based dishes such as gravy or a cream sauce for pasta. This white wine is perfect for cooking because it balances the acidity of these delicious foods while also bringing out their rich flavors.
Always serve Chardonnay cold. When served warm, the flavors become muddled. In general, this would suggest a temperature range of 45-50 degrees Fahrenheit by placing the wine in the refrigerator for an hour before serving.
After it's been opened, the easiest way to keep wine is to remember to cork it and store it in the refrigerator. By corking and refrigerating the wine, you limit its exposure to oxygen, heat, and light.
While lower-acid whites can last three to four days in the refrigerator, strong acidity will keep your wine fresh and vibrant for at least five days. If you transfer the wine to an airtight container before refrigerating it, such as a Mason jar, you can enjoy it for up to a week after it was opened.
The wine will expand as it freezes, and the wine will eventually seep out around the cork, pushing it out or breaking the bottle. Not only would this waste your wine, but it will also leave you with a mess in your freezer — potentially a dangerous, glassy mess.
Chardonnay, unopened: 2-3 years.
The Santa Cruz Mountains have an interesting history that has influenced the wine industry. This region is home to a diverse set of geological features which provides it with some unique soil types and terrain for growing grapes, yielding many distinct terroirs.
The presence of the Pacific and North American tectonic plates is indicated by the San Andreas Fault, which runs through this area. Even when vineyards are less than a mile apart, differences in the soil can drastically alter flavors; this diversity adds to some excellent wines.