Chardonnay is an incredibly versatile wine variety. There is so much to discover beyond it’s reputation of being heavily oaked. Chardonnay can be beautifully refreshing and crisp, or delightful creamy. It can also have so many different flavours depending on the climate it is grown in. So when it comes to wanting to learn about Chardonnay, where do you begin?
In honour of International Chardonnay Day, this post pulls together some of the top wine guides that will help you learn about Chardonnay. So Let’s dive in!
Chardonnay Wine Guide
Start off learning about Chardonnay with this full Chardonnay wine guide. It goes through everything you need to know from flavour profiles to food pairings. You’ll be a pro in no time!
Learning about oaked Chardonnay
Oak can make a huge difference to the flavour profile in Chardonnay. Whether or not the wine is fermented in oak will determine the type of texture, acidity and complexity in the wine. Learn about why this is and how it happens in these articles:
The impact of Climate on Chardonnay
Because Chardonnay can grow in most climates, it’s important to understand the impact of climate on wine. Use this article to learn more about how the temperature of a wine region changes the flavour profile.
Wine terms related to Chardonnay
There are a lot of weird wine terms out there, and a lot of them relate to Chardonnay. Learn more about some of these terms and what they mean in these guides: