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	Chardonnay - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It is believed to be named after the village of Chardonnay in the Mâconnais region of France, where Pouilly-Fuissé is currently produced and it is possible that the variety was first bred there.
		Chardonnay is also an important component in Champagne, and there are some 100% Chardonnay Champagnes, labeled blanc de blancs.
		In 2001, Chardonnay stood eighth-ranked in global planting of grape varieties by area, with an estimated 140,000 hectares, mostly in the United States of America, France, Australia and Italy.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chardonnay (411 words)

	Chardonnay
		In spite of its heritage, Chardonnay is not considered a member of the "pinot" grape family (pinot noir, pinot blanc, pinot gris, etc.).
		Unfortunately, chardonnay vines are shy-bearing and susceptible to a myriad of maladies.
		Chardonnay's intrinsic blank canvas quality also allows its flavors to be dramatically affected by differences in soil, climate, and vineyard practices.
	www.winepros.org /wine101/grape_profiles/chardonnay.htm (843 words)

	Chardonnay - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		It is believed to be named after the village of Chardonnay in the Mâconnais region of France, and it is possible that the variety was first bred there.
		Chardonnay is made in a wide range of styles.
		In 2001, Chardonnay stood 8th-ranked in global planting of grape varieties by area, with an estimated 140,000 hectares, mostly in the United States of America, France, Australia and Italy.
	www.fremont.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Chardonnay (385 words)

	Learn more about the Chardonnay
		Chardonnay is at its best when unblended with other varieties, but blending can sometimes lead to good, and even excellent, wines, particularly in the case of sparkling wines.
		Chardonnay is one of the many grape varieties that France has bestowed on the world, both as a part of France’s cultural heritage and as an example of its good taste.
		Chardonnay wood must therefore not be brought in from the USA, since such importation could lead to the spread of this disease to Europe, which would be very serious for regions such as Burgundy since the insect vector is present there.
	www.chardonnay-du-monde.com /Fr/80_chard/index.en.html (1162 words)

	Chardonnay
		Chardonnay is widely considered to be the greatest of the white wine grapes.
		Chardonnay is one of the 3 great varietals,along with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon that is planted in almost every vinicultural area, Africa,Australia, North and South America, and Europe.
		Chardonnay seems to excel in California where it is largely planted in both Napa and Sonoma Counties.
	www.internetwines.com /wines-chardonnay.html (125 words)

	Chardonnay Wine Information
		The Chardonnay grape is thought to have originated in Lebanon, and in France Chardonnay became the only grape allowed to be grown in Chablis, Burgundy.
		Chardonnay really hit its prime when it was grown in California, however.
		Chardonnay is usually dry, and goes best with poultry or seafood, like lobster or scallops.
	www.wineintro.com /types/chardonnay.html (266 words)

	Chardonnay
		This extremely fair-priced Chardonnay shows aromas are of baked apple, peach and green apricots, complemented by a buttery, toasted marshmallow and grilled hazelnut bouquet from the barrel fermentation, malolactic fermentation and sur lie aging.
		This is a big, full-blown chardonnay with ripe tropical fruit aromas, lush, mouth-filling flavors, and a complex, toasty, creamy tone from barrel and malolactic fermentation and extended sur lie aging.
		Castello Chardonnay is a blend of several vineyards including more forward “California style” fruit from Santa Barbara, with more “old world style” Chardonnay from Monterey to create a blend that combines rich forward, tropical fruit flavors with an underlying backbone of minerals and firm acidity.
	store.kl-wine.com /chardonnay.html (5446 words)

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		Chardonnay was introduced into New Zealand in the 1830s although the variety disappeared due to phylloxera later that century.
		Chardonnay re-appeared in commercial quantities in the early 1970s and was soon planted in every wine region as public demand grew for the wine.
		Chardonnay from the Wellington region also has good concentration with a mix of citrus together with both orange and white-fleshed peach flavours.
	www.nzwine.com /winestyle/chard.html (653 words)

	Chardonnay du Monde, international wine competition
		The 13th annual Chardonnay du Monde competition was held on March 9-10-11-12, 2006 at ChÃ¢teau des Ravatys, the wine estate of the Pasteur Institute at Saint-Lager in the Burgundy wine region of France.
		Chardonnay du Monde - has the approval and the services of the DGCCRF French Estate Ministry of Economy, Finances and Industry.
		Chardonnay du Monde is an oganisation of the association Forum Oenologie
	www.chardonnay-du-monde.com /HomeCdM.en.html (369 words)

	Chardonnay lovers, this column is for you
		The restrained use of oak in Heron's Chardonnay is refreshing, and unusual in a California Chardonnay.
		Similarly, the 2004 Delicato Family Vineyards California Chardonnay ($7) is fruit-forward and food-friendly, with aromas and flavors of tart lemon and pineapple and a hint of vanilla from oak.
		And the 2004 BV Century Cellars California Chardonnay ($7) is a widely available crowd pleaser with flavors and aromas of vanilla, gingerbread and lemon, a rich mouthfeel and a medium-long finish.
	sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/10/06/WIGQDF2LJJ1.DTL (895 words)

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		Chardonnay grown on good sites is a good grape for wines of predicate quality (izbor, jagodni izbor, suhi jagodni izbor) but only in very dry autumns.
		Chardonnays from Primorje - the Brda, Vipava Valley, and Koper areas - tend to be dry, and only these are suited for barrique treatment.
		Chardonnay Barrique should be served at 8 - 10 °C (46.4 - 50 °F) and is best on its own as a "conversation" wine.
	www.matkurja.com /projects/wine/wines/white/chardonnay.html (454 words)

	Chardonnay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		In these wines, almost no oak aging is used and the Chardonnay is vinified very dry with a hint of fruitiness with steely acidity.
		Un-oaked Chardonnays are becoming difficult to find but are worth the effort given their own set of unique flavors.
		Food Pairings: Chardonnay is a very versatile wine and can be consumed with a wide variety of meals ranging from white meat (chicken or turkey) to “red meat fish” like salmon and tuna.
	www.raffaldini.com /g_chardonnay.shtml (429 words)

	Chardonnay
		This well balanced Chardonnay is integrated with subtle oak and light butter showing hints of stone fruits, citrus and tropical fruits with a slight minerality on the palate.
		Remarkably similar chemistry between the 2001 and the 2002 Chardonnay is backed up by the style of ’02: Rich, creamy texture with an aroma profile that accentuates the marriage between fruit and the native yeast of the vineyard.
		Chardonnay is planted throughout the southern part of the Truchard Estate Vineyard. The various marine soils and cooler temperatures make the Carneros region ideal for growing Chardonnay. Grapes are harvested cold then whole cluster pressed. The wine is barrel fermented in French oak, and aged on th...
	www.cuveecellars.com /winestore/00007.html (3332 words)

	Hormel Foods - Glossary - Chardonnay (wine)
		Chardonnay produced in the Burgundy region of France tend to be complex, long-lived, flinty, and appley.
		Chardonnay produced outside of France tend to be big, creamy and oaky.
		Due to the broad range in the quality of wines made with the Chardonnay varietal, it is best to refer to the label when choosing which wine to serve.
	www.hormel.com /kitchen/glossary.asp?id=37013&catitemid= (365 words)

	Chardonnay Definition in the Wine Dictionary at Epicurious.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Chardonnay's origins are difficult to determine but-as with many popular wines-its reputation was established in France, particularly in the
		Chardonnay has also seen a tremendous planting surge in Australia, with excellent wines from several wineries including Petaluma and Leeuwin.
		As this grape's popularity grows, new vineyards of Chardonnay are being planted throughout the world in Italy, Lebanon, New Zealand, Spain, South Africa, and other parts of France.
	www.epicurious.com /drinking/wine_dictionary/search?query=chardonnay (379 words)

	Chardonnay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The '02 Byron Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay is a lovely Chardonnay brimming with tropical fruits, roasted hazelnut, sweet buttercream and gingery spices; clean and refreshing.
		The '04 Bogle Chardonnay is a good quaff, with appealing tropical and spicy apricot fruit; has a soft and creamy texture and enough complexity.
		The '02 Murphy-Goode Chardonnay is dry and acidy-tart; a wine of great structure and balance; the flavors veer toward lime custard, mangoes, apricot and vanilla.
	www.favoritebeverages.com /chardonnay (306 words)

	Chardonnay with Wild Game
		Chardonnay is an extremely versatile food wine and is best taken with seafood and poultry dishes, particularly those with distinctive flavors like Wild Turkey, Quail, Partridges of all kinds, chicken, lobster, crab, tuna, red snapper and also with light mild cheexes.
		Chardonnay made as a pure white wine conjures up visions of green apple, lemon or citrus, all pointing to fruity flavor and acidity.
		Chardonnay & Oak Aging his dry white wine, made from the Chardonnay grape, is the most popular of its variety.
	www.archerysociety.org /Chardonnay.html (618 words)

	Happs & Three Hills - Happs Chardonnay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		It is also the first white grape to undergo verasion (berry softening, sugar ingress and colour change from green to gold) and the first to ripen.
		The sugar gives rise to generously alcoholic wines - wines which are dry, in the sugar sense, yet carry full fruit sweetness on the palate with all the generosity and warmth of all that alcohol.
		A complex wine with all the flavour elements you expect with good chardonnay- fruit, yeast, oak, hints of malolactic, a cleansing acidity.
	www.happs.com.au /pages/chard.html (335 words)

	Chardonnay Grape (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		When Chardonnay is aged in oak barrels, it may pick up vanilla overtones in its aromas and flavor.
		Chardonnay also ages well in the bottle, though it will not age as long as many red wines.
		Chardonnay matches very well with chicken and with dishes that are served with a lot of butter or a cream sauce.
	www.cellarnotes.net /chardonnay_grape.html (193 words)

	Chardonnay - Information on Chardonnay and Chardonnay wines
		It is suited to a wide variety of soils, though it excels in soils with a high limestone content as found in Champagne, Chablis, and the Côte D`Or.
		Chardonnay plays a crucial role in the Champagne blend, providing structure and finesse, and is the sole grape in Blanc de Blancs.
		In warm climates Chardonnay has a tendency to develop very high sugar levels during the final stages of ripening and this can occur at the expense of acidity.
	www.bbr.com /GB/db/grape-variety/CH/Chardonnay?ID=null (497 words)

	Cakebread Cellars: Wines: 2003 Chardonnay Napa Valley (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Our Napa Valley Chardonnay represents a blend of grapes from the cool Carneros region in southern Napa Valley and fruit from vineyards in the warmer northern half of the valley.
		This district blending enables us to produce a Chardonnay with the rich, ripe fruit flavors typical of warmer microclimates balanced by the crisp acidity characteristic of cool-climate fruit.
		The entire blend was aged sur lie (on the yeast lees) for eight months in barrel to add richness, depth and intensity to the wine, which was racked off the lees and bottled in June 2004.
	www.cakebread.com /wines/NapaChardonnay/2003chardonnay.htm (342 words)

	Chardonnay
		A charming early-drinking chardonnay with honeyed aromas of peaches, sweetcorn and vanilla oak before a round and generous palate whose slightly sweet stonefruit flavours are supported by creamy vanilla oak.
		The Reserve Chardonnay is made from a very strict selection of the best grapes, usually with a component from the low yielding 'House Block'.
		This is an outstanding chardonnay, with complex, persistent flavours of grilled nuts and ripe yellow fruit.
	www.boccaccio.com.au /category12_1.htm (587 words)

	Chardonnay Wine - White Wine Guide, Chardonnay Wine Grape
		Chardonnay is a good-yielding variety that buds early in the season and also ripens relatively early, with its thin skin making it susceptible to rot from early rains.
		Although it can be vinified as a crisp, fruity quaffing wine, the best, most complex chardonnays, as in Burgundy, are fermented in small oak barrels and put through a secondary, malolactic fermentation, which imparts toasty, buttery characteristics to both the wine’s aroma and flavor.
		Chardonnay is not an especially versatile food wine and is best paired with simply prepared seafood and poultry dishes.
	drinkwine.com /wine_guide/varietals/chardonnay.html (517 words)

	Sutter Home Winery : Wine : Chardonnay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Sutter Home Chardonnay is produced from carefully selected, cool-climate grapes grown throughout California's premium winegrowing regions, including Sutter Home ranches in Santa Barbara County, Lake County and the Sacramento Delta region.
		Sutter Home's 2002 California Chardonnay offers a lovely aroma of fresh pear, peach, apple, and lemon fruit enhanced by a rich, creamy tone imparted by partial malolactic fermentation and wood aging.
		This delicious, beautifully balanced Chardonnay makes an ideal match for any seafood or poultry dish, as well as for veal or pork chops, cream sauce pastas, and both mild and flavorful cheeses.
	www.sutterhome.com /html/wine/ch.html (130 words)

	Sonoma Creek Chardonnay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Sonoma County is an ideal growing region for Chardonnay where evenly ripened fruit preserves the delicate balance of pineapple, apple and light citrus flavors.
		This exceptional combination of fruit and round silky barrel qualities are balanced by a rich buttery toasted oak finish, giving this wine fabulous flavor and a long and lingering finish.
		Chardonnay is a delightful and versatile wine that is the perfect compliment for steamed shellfish in garlic butter, lightly seasoned grilled fish or chicken, or vegetarian pasta with a light cream sauce.
	www.sonomacreek.com /chard.shtml (203 words)

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