Chardonnay can have many flavors. Some of the most common flavors that Chardonnay has are buttery, mineral, fruit, and oak flavors. Depending on the aging process and the location the wine was made, it can have any combination of these flavors.

One of my favorite things to pair Chardonnay with is some tasty cheese. The best cheeses to go with your glass of Chardonnay are a mild cheddar or provolone.

If you are looking to pair your Chardonnay with dinner then you should stick with light colored dishes like chicken breast, shrimp, pork, and salmon.

Adding a white cream sauce with your chicken or pork really pairs perfectly with Chardonnay.

You can also match up your wine with sides or appetizers. The best matches are oysters, clams, and crab cakes. As you can see white wine pairs well with chicken and seafood.

Now moving on to dessert! Chardonnay pairs great with fresh fruit. Some of my favorites are pineapple and melon.

Any dish that is made with a red sauce or red meat should be paired with a red wine. The different flavors of white wine and red meats/sauces don’t pair well together.

Although red wine is supposed to be served just under room temperature, you are going to want to keep your Chardonnay a bit cooler around 54-56 degrees F. Many people overcool the wine and end up losing a lot of the flavor.

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Some common flavors found in Chardonnay are apple, pear, citrus, melon, oak, and a buttered taste.

White wines like Chardonnay go best with seafood, pork, and poultry dishes. Also, any dish with a butter or cream base pair quite well with Chardonnay.

Chardonnay is thought to have originated from Lebanon.

Chardonnay grapes are quite easy to grow and produce a large quantity of wine. This is very beneficial to wineries.

The ideal temperature to serve Chardonnay is just under 50 degrees F, probably about 47-48 degrees F.

Most champagnes are made with some Chardonnay grapes. The light, fruity flavors make for a tasty sparkling wine.

Chardonnay is currently being heavily produced around the world in areas such as France, California, New York, Australia, and New Zealand.

When making Chardonnay, their are two decisions that wineries must make. The most important is the option to use malolactic fermentation or not.

Using malolactic fermentation, harder malic acid will become softer and create a buttery flavor in the Chardonnay. If the winemakers choose not to use malolactic fermentation, the Chardonnay will have a more green apple flavor.

The second decision that has to be made is the amount of oak influence that will be added to the Chardonnay. The oak influence is added by barrell aging the wine.

The oak can add a toastiness to Chardonnay which the grapes alone don’t provide. The treatment of the oak will vary and therefore the toastiness will vary accordingly.

The oak treatment can add many flavors. Some of the flavors are smoke, cream, coconut, and vanilla.

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