chardonnay
noun
char·don·nay
ˌshär-də-ˈnā 
variants
often Chardonnay
: a full-bodied white wine that is known for its complexity, depth of flavor, and capacity to age, that is one of the world's most popular wines, that is notably produced in Burgundy, California, and Australia, and that is used in the production of champagne
also
: the grape itself
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Speaking of rocking, Rogstad really rocked it with the entire Cuvaison lineup of chardonnays, which range from barrel-fermented to those done in concrete barrels.
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Laura Ness, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Also new this season is the 2021 Vintage Napa Valley Brut ($89), produced using the traditional méthode champenoise from pinot noir and chardonnay grapes.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
According to Clothier, next year’s vintage will comprise grenache, chardonnay, riesling and carignan grapes.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Buellton, California Just north of Santa Barbara and about 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean in the Santa Ynez Valley, Buellton has a mild climate that's well-suited to producing pinot noir and chardonnay wines.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
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Laura Ness, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Also new this season is the 2021 Vintage Napa Valley Brut ($89), produced using the traditional méthode champenoise from pinot noir and chardonnay grapes.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
According to Clothier, next year’s vintage will comprise grenache, chardonnay, riesling and carignan grapes.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Buellton, California Just north of Santa Barbara and about 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean in the Santa Ynez Valley, Buellton has a mild climate that's well-suited to producing pinot noir and chardonnay wines.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
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“Chardonnay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chardonnay. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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