Chardonnay - A Fine White Wine
Most people would agree chardonnay is an eminent white
wine. The grapes are usually green in color. The flavor
and taste will depend where the grapes were grown and
what fermentation process was used. The wine is one
of the most popular in the world today. The grapes are
thin skinned. Most wine makers agree that the grapes
used for chardonnay is probably a cross fusion between
the pinot and the croatian blanc grape. The two mother
grapes are both extinct, but it is ever increasing in
popularity. These grapes are fermented and aged in oak
barrels. The oak barrel aging is what produces the slight
vanilla flavors in the wine. Try to stay away from the
aged in glass bottles as the flavor is not well pronounced
and balanced. The most popular and richly chardonnay
belongs to the American and French wine makers.
Chardonnay wines have less acid content and if oak
aged the flavor is tasteful. Please serve all these
wines chilled. The wine goes extremely well with dishes
that contain butter and cheese. Because it has less
acid it goes well with seafood dishes also. The grape
is also used in making Champagne and other types of
sparkling wines. Nowadays wine makers are experimenting
with different cross mixing of grapes to see what pops
up. A look in your local wine store will show a wide
variety of them even in pink and red color.
A word of caution, don't mess with a fine wine. Try
to stay away from the latest genetic chardonnay colored
wine. Preferred chardonnay should light green or white
in color. The wine making process should be oak aged
and not bottle aged. Thanks to federal labeling law
you can determine the process used on the label. If
it is not on the label look for a more deserving brand.
While you ponder what brand to buy, also keep in mind
what delicious dish you deserve with it. Chardonnay
wine should be served chilled and as you drink it simply
be happy and let your troubles melt away.
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