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GRAPE VARIETIES
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Chardonnay (White)
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Vast new vineyards of this grape have come on-stream in recent years, resulting in a profusion of styles and price points.
This variety, the foundation of the great dry white wines of Burgundy, Champagne and others from some parts of the world continues to hold considerable appeal. Top tier local growers are avoiding the overt oakiness of the past and instead crafting more elegant wines in which barrel flavours like toasted almonds, vanilla, butter on toast and sweet spice, successfully frame but don't overwhelm the Chardonnay's elegant citrus/tropical fruit flavours.
Its diversity of style can perhaps account for
some of its worldwide appeal. |
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