Chardonnay (South Africa)
Chardonnays from South Africa have flavours of citrus, fruit, and oak from the barrels.
Chardonnay Flavors
Citrus, Green Apple, Pear, White Peach, and Minerality are typical cold climate flavors.
 Lemon |
 Apple |
 Pear |
 Peach |
 Nectarine |
 Flowers |
 Herbs |
 Salt |
Warm Climate Flavors
Orange, Yellow Apple, Peach, and Tropical Fruit (Pineapple,Banana) are typical warm climate flavors.
 Orange |
 Yellow Apple |
 Mango |
 Pineapple |
Tertiary Flavors from Aging:
 Vanilla |
 Butter |
 Croissant |
 Coconut |
Chardonnay Profile
Oaked Chardonnays tend to be full bodied with high alcohol.
| SUGAR: | Dry 3g/l |
| BODY: | Full |
| FRUIT: | Medium |
| ACIDITY: | Medium |
| ALCOHOL: | 12.5 - 13.5% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 10-14°C (50-57°F) |
Chardonnay Food Pairing
Chardonnay is very food friendly.
Italian. Spanish. International. Asian. Mexican. Vegetarian.
 Antipasti |
 Vegetables |
 Asparagus |
 Pasta |
 Fish |
 Chicken |
 Pork |
 Risotto |
Excellent pairings:
Anything with Creamy or Buttery Sauce.
Pasta in Creamy Sauce. Risotto.
Lobster. Salmon. Tuna. Fish Cakes.
Chicken. Poultry. Pork.
Roasted Veggies. Pumpkin. Mushroom. Onion. Garlic.
Hazelnuts. Cashew. Pecans. Coconut.
Cheeses
Aged, Salty, or Nutty Cheeses.
Cheddar. Comté. Gruyère. Manchego. Parmigiano. Pecorino.
The Ideal Glass for Chardonnay
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The Chardonnay Glass was designed for enjoying full-bodied white wines. They have a wider bowl and a tapered top to enhance the buttery and oaky notes found in aged wines. The wide bowl steers the wine to the sensitive parts of the tongue, ensuring that the acidity creates a harmonious balance with the sweet aromas of the wine. The wide bowl allows the full bouquet of aromas to develop. It also reduces the risk for over-concentrated aromas. |
Chardonnay Cheese Pairing
Brie or Camembert
These creamy, rich cheeses complement the full, round mouthfeel of a full-bodied Chardonnay. The buttery flavors in both the wine and the cheese enhance each other beautifully.
Gruyère and Comté
The nutty, slightly sweet flavors of these cheeses pair well with the complex fruit and oak characteristics of a full-bodied white wine. The firm cheese texture adds a pleasant contrast to the richness of the wine.
Munster And Époisses
A rich and pungent washed-rind cheese provides a bold contrast to the refinement of a full-bodied Chardonnay.
Aged Gouda
Aged Gouda, with its caramel and butterscotch notes, matches the depth and complexity of a full-bodied Chardonnay. The wine’s acidity helps balance the cheese’s rich flavors.Havarti
The creamy and mild flavor of Havarti pairs well with the rich and buttery texture of a full-bodied Chardonnay, making for a delightful and balanced pairing.
Aged Cheeses
The crystalline texture and savory, nutty flavor of aged chesses will complement the undertones of a full-bodied Chardonnay.
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The Ideal Glass for Chardonnay
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The Chardonnay Glass was designed for enjoying full-bodied white wines. They have a wider bowl and a tapered top to enhance the buttery and oaky notes found in aged wines. The wide bowl steers the wine to the sensitive parts of the tongue, ensuring that the acidity creates a harmonious balance with the sweet aromas of the wine. The wide bowl allows the full bouquet of aromas to develop. It also reduces the risk for over-concentrated aromas. |