If you notice that your Chardonnay has an overwhelming aroma of burnt wood, it may have been overly treated with a process that involves soaking charred wood chips in the wine before bottling. Don’t worry. Smoky foods work well with smoky wines, and a charcoal-grilled burger is the best ...
WIndrun Wines is a boutique Santa Barbara County-based négociant solely focused on producing select Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines sourced from the finest vineyards in California. Their mission is to provide high-quality wines at everyday prices. Possessing a clear understanding of who they were ...
The article suggests wine for summer cookouts and entertaining. These are malbec from Argentina, beaujolais, riesling, sauvignon blanc from Chile, vinho verde from Portugal, and white bordeaux. It explains why merlot and chardonnay should be avoided during summer. It also explains why sparkling ...
A dry wine similar to Chardonnay but not as complex, with aromas and flavors of white melon and citrus, usually made with little or no oak. Again, the best examples come from Alsace and are made by many of the same producers who make fine Gewurztraminer. Oregon Pinot Blancs are also quit...
Wine Pairing Styles: sparkling wine, light-bodied white wine, full-bodied white wine, aromatic white wine, fruit forward light-bodied redsWine Pairing Examples: Champagne, Franciacorta, Chenin Blanc, Albariño, Riesling, Chardonnay, Roussanne, Marsanne, Pinot Noir, Beaujolais...
Table grapes, such as the Concord, are sweeter than wild grapes but also will need adjustment. European wine grapes, such as chardonnay and merlot, require the least alteration. The amount of grapes you need depends upon the type of grape you choose and how much wine you intend to make. ...
And when terroir and grape variety unite, the result can be a range of “earthy” aromas, like the fresh forest floor, truffle and wet hay aromas of Burgundy Pinot Noir or the chalky mineral aromas of award-winning Chardonnay wines fromChablis. Make sure to note these down too. ...
Let's take a closer look at unoaked chardonnay with its crisp and fruity character and learn why this style of chardonnay is growing a following. Discover the origin of ‘no oak’ chardonnay and who out there has great unoaked chardonnays. When looking f
Explore the four factors that allowed Jordan to craft beautiful Russian River Valley Chardonnay in the 2021 vintage.
Australia, New Zealand and South Africa can provide serious cellar candidates for wine collectors on a budget, so long as you know where to look. Of the three, New Zealand has the shortest history of producing wines worth ageing. Mature Chardonnay from top producers such as Kumeu River and ...