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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Specialties are single-vineyard pinot noirs and chardonnays.
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The property's vineyards now feature about 10 growing acres of chardonnay and cabernet franc grapes, which are influenced by proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and Long Island Sound.
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Lineup: * Chardonnay, Bella Vigne, Martinelli, 2014.
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A good Chablis, Meursault or chardonnay equivalent would be a classic match.
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It now is surrounded by 32 acres of pinot noir and 3 acres of chardonnay, which go into producing a dozen different bottlings of estate wines.
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Origin and Etymology of chardonnay
French
First Known Use: 1892
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