Definition of chardonnay
:a dry white table wine typically made from a single white grape variety originally grown in France;
also
:the grape
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That’s my encouragement to 20-year-olds who are terrified of getting older: Don’t have a nervous breakdown, and don’t hit the chardonnay too hard.
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Penfolds’ riesling was crisp instead of the expected sweet; while its chardonnay was dry instead of that assumed butteriness most expect from this type of wine.
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Specialties are single-vineyard pinot noirs and chardonnays.
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Here’s a behind-the-scenes glimpse at how that sumptuous chardonnay in your glass got there – complete with fun facts from the winemakers and vineyard managers.
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Cabernet sauvignon makes for another successful Australian varietal, and on the white side, Australia produces lots of great chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, semillon and riesling (which is mostly dry, citrusy and tangy).
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The winery, named for the property’s elevation, grows merlot, cabernet franc, chardonnay and many other varieties.
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Just a 10 to 15 minute drive away is one of the area's most beautiful wineries, Domaine Serene (6555 N.E. Hilltop Lane, Dayton; 503-864-4600; domaineserene.com), known for their world-class pinot noir and chardonnay.
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For a white wine with more body and structure, this blend of chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and picolit is complex yet elegant, with rich fruit and crisp acidity.
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