I’ll have a Chardon, Aye! I mean Chardonnay!
Friday, June 26, 2009 by: Al Coholic
Chardonnay is the most popular type of white wine. It is found all over the world.
The flavor and aroma of it will vary, depending on where it was made and what processing methods were used.
Chardonnay has many different styles and flavors, and is also a popular type of grape. Because of this popularity, this fine wine has spread throughout Europe and other locations of the world such as Australia and California.
As more and more wine makers discovered Chardonnay, this cheerful little wine began to grow quite well in South Africa and other areas as well. As is not an aromatic wine, oak seems to work very well with it. The richest and most complex chardonnays are American and French Chardonnay, which are also among the most preferred white wines.
Even though it doesn’t age as well as some wines, the flavor and richness of this wine will keep it loved by many for years to come.
Chardonnay originates from the Burgundy and Champagne area of France.
While white Burgundy is a popular wine that is prepared with the Aligote grape, the fact remains that white Burgundy can’t be made without the use of Chardonnay grape. What this goes to show is that Chardonnay grapes have many uses.
Chardonnay grapes are green in color with thin skins. The grape is a result of the Pinot and Croatian Blanc grape, which are now extinct.
Chardonnay on the other hand is still popular, fermented and aged using oak barrels which bring out the vanilla flavor that Chardonnay is known for.
It can be aged and fermented in bottles, but it won’t age quite as nicely as red wine.
Almost all Chardonnay wines are considered to be chilled, making them complement dishes that contain butter and cheese. The wines also have a low acid content as well, which makes them work well with seafood. There are a lot of foods which work well with Chardonnay, which is what makes it so popular.
A lot of fine restaurants serve Chardonnay, especially Italian and seafood restaurants.
The Chardonnay grape can also be used to make Champagne and other sparkling wines.
Although Chardonnay wine is popular, there are several other uses for these grapes which make some lovely, refreshing wines. Oak is often times used to mellow the wine, which provides it with some fantastic flavors as it ages.
Although it can be a bit expensive, Chardonnay retains a spot as one of the most preferred types of wine. You can find it at any wine or alcohol store - making it a great addition to your wine or drink collection.
Darren Williger is a tea drinking, guitar playing, meditating, wine making sales maker who writes for WineSatori.com, HomemadeWine.com, and WineCreator.com.


