Valley spotlights chardonnay
Valley spotlights chardonnay
The Chardonnay Symposium premiered July 31 in the Santa MariaValley on a made-to-order, beautiful summer day, and, ifparticipating winemakers and guests have their way, the event willbe a valley staple for years to come.
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Chinese Chardonnay
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‘Chin Chin’ by Linda Kennedy (chinadaily.com.cn) Youve got to have a lot of bottle to ask this question: fancy a cheeky little Chinese chardonnay? Or a Cabernet Sauvignon? Theres plenty hereI think this is one up from a Jeroboam. China has a lot of bottle. This is Chateau Changyu. Looks French, right? But, its near Beijing, one of many Chinese winemakers taking on the world. And if you didnt know there was Chinese fine wine, me too. But look, theres the Cab Sauv, and that Chardonnay, and gift wine. When a Monsieur of the Chateau offered to show me round I grabbed the chance. Though I had hoped it would be the wine served chilled. Are there actually grapes which are in that vineyard because this doesnt seem like ideal wine growing? I ask. Frank Cui, one of the managers at Chateau Changyu says: Cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, some of other kinds, but mainly those two. I ask In this kind of weather, though, how do you protect the grapes? Frank: This kind of weather, this kind of climate, its a little bit cold for the grapes, so we bury them into the soil and when it gets warmer we will ring them out of the soil. Wine going underground usually means the cellar. Here, they produce bottles mainly for the domestic market, and this is your fancy stuff, selling at 500 yuan or 70 dollars a bottle. They even do champagne, even though they cant call it champagne because its not made in champagne. But it is sparkling wine and I am so tempted, though I shouldnt be doing this, to shake …
WineShop At Home EVO Merlot and Chardonnay
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wineshop At Home showcases the latest release of EVO Merlot and Chardonnay. $1 from every bottle sold at a wine tasting is donated to the National Geographic Societies Big Cat Initiative.
Robertson Kings River Chardonnay 2005
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Wine Tasting Clip of Robertson Kings River Chardonnay 2005, from the Virtual Wine Tasting Event, ‘Virtual Wine at The Wine Show’ held on 30 Sep 2006. WINE: Robertson Kings River Chardonnay 2005 VINTAGE: 2005 PRODUCER: Robertson Winery GRAPES: Chardonnay 100% REGION: Breede River COUNTRY: South Africa ONE WORD: Rich TASTING: Rich open aromas of fresh citrus and lime with hints of oatmeal and butterscotch. The palate is ripe pineapple and melon, complemented by full-bodied soft varietal fruit, giving a generous texture with a long full flavoured soft finish. FOOD MATCH: Grilled chicken with a lemon and chilli sauce
Zondernaam Chardonnay 2002
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Wine Tasting Clip of Zondernaam Chardonnay 2002, from the Virtual Wine Tasting Event, ‘Up & Coming Wines’ held on 16 Oct 2005. WINE: Zondernaam Chardonnay 2002 VINTAGE: 2002 PRODUCER: Tokara Winery GRAPES: Chardonnay REGION: Western Cape COUNTRY: South Africa ONE WORD: Zippy TASTING: Floral, stone fruit and citrus notes combine with subtle butterscotch and cloves to give an elegant, intriguing mouthful. FOOD MATCH: Grilled Lobster with Garlic and Chilli Butter FOOD MATCH FROM: John Burton Race, “French Leave”
Virtual Wine Tasting Clip: Alex Gambal Bourgogne Chardonnay
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Wine Tasting Clip of Alex Gambal Bourgogne Chardonnay 2004, from the Virtual Wine Tasting Event, ‘Christmas in London’ held on 02 Dec 2006. WINE: Alex Gambal Bourgogne Chardonnay 2004 VINTAGE: 2004 PRODUCER: Maison Alex Gambal GRAPES: Chardonnay REGION: Burgundy COUNTRY: France ONE WORD: Tasty TASTING: Top quality White Burgundy at a level normally associated with “Village” level wines – great fruit, balance and length. Serious wine from this exciting “micro negociant”. FOOD MATCH: Warm …
Wine Tasting Notes: 2008 Parducci Chardonnay
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Our Chardonnay has crisp, clean aromas and flavors of apple, pear and tropical fruits. We focused on obtaining balanced, ripe fruit flavors in sourcing the grapes and making the wine. Enjoy this rich dry white wine with salmon, chicken, creamy soups and white sauced pasta.
Chardonnay Blind Wine Tasting – Episode #703
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Gary Vaynerchuk goes in a few different directions to find a few good men or Chard’s.
