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FAQ
Chardonnay is usually made in a dry style. This means that after the grapes are pressed, the sugar from the grape must is converted into alcohol by yeast. When all of the sugar is converted, it creates a fully dry wine. Sometimes, a little sugar called residual sugar (RS), is left behind.
– Serve Chardonnay with mild, buttery or creamy dishes. – Pair Chardonnay with meaty fish (halibut, cod) and shellfish (lobster, shrimp, crab, scallops.) – Pair Chardonnay with subtly flavored, simply seasoned poultry and pork dishes.
Chardonnay is a white wine that comes from the green-skinned grape variety of the same name. A cross between the Pinot Noir and Gouais Blanc grape varieties, Chardonnay grapes were first grown in the small village of Chardonnay, located in the Burgundy region of France.
Choose a wine with depth and acidity. Wines with high acidity levels like sauvignon blanc or chardonnay make excellent cooking companions.
Chardonnay is a classic dry white wine. While the “dryness” will inevitably vary in a wine varietal as diverse as Chardonnay, most could be considered dry. However, just because it is a dry wine doesn't mean that it has no sweetness.