Chardonnay, is it love or hate...?
The loveable old chardy has come a long way from it’s heavy oak days and big buttery flavours. There is a definite trend amongst young winemakers these days to produce a lighter style of Chardonnay which is clean and crisp. Many are moving away from the heavy oak towards a more elegant and refined French style Chardonnay. I have personally learnt to appreciate them both and particularly enjoy a chardonnay with a rich and saucy chicken or fish dish.
According to the trade Chardonnay continues to be the number one best selling white wine in the country. However, after a year of talking and supplying wine to my friends, Sauvignon Blanc seems to be my most popular request. For some reason I don’t have that many Chardonnay drinkers around me. So where are they?
If like most of my friends you’re only into Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling and Rose it’s probably been a while since you’ve had a glass of Chardonnay. Maybe the thought and smell of chardonnay alone makes you want to run a mile! However, if you’re feeling up to the challenge I can add a Chardy or two to your next mixed dozen. Let your taste buds decide if it’s love or hate!
Log onto www.bythedozen.com.au and click on the MixedWhite Dozen box to select from our list of white wine varieties. Following your brief we’ll put together a brilliant boutique mixed dozen for you. For those of you who don’t know us, we spend most of our time tasting boutique wine from around the country and only stock wine we believe is worth drinking. I can guarantee you’ll enjoy our wine selection so give it a go, we’ll deliver wines you will love.
Salud!
Veronica
Wine Expert
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