Sometimes chardonnay is just the first white wine that comes to mind but it is the most popular white wine in America for many reasons.  Firstly it can take on a number of flavors; there is no real set taste or bouquet.  Secondly it can be drunk immediately after being made or aged 5 to 10 years.  This versatile wine is clearly an American favorite because it is unexpected and surprising just like the American spirit.  This white wine goes great with almost anything because of its flexibility. Drier ones go great with lighter savory dishes or heavy savory dishes that need a refreshing light point. The sweeter chardonnay pairs fairly well with sweet things because of the ripe fruity flavor. 

It is possible to host a tasting party of just chardonnay and not even bore the red wine fans that came.  In bacchus white wine glasses can swirl chardonnay that can taste anywhere from semi-sweet to completely dry.  It can also be heady or light and contain flavors like apples, citrus fruit like lemon and orange, melon and oak.  The oak typically develops later when a chardonnay is aged but can be present in new vintages too.

Spotlight Chardonnay is a post from: Rhino Wino

One of the most popular white wines on the market comes from the chardonnay grape. This green skinned type of grape originated in the south of France but really did not come into its own until winemakers in California began growing this variety to create their amazing white wines.

Now the most widely planted variety of grape worldwide used in winemaking the resulting chardonnay is a ideal white wine for serving with many meals. Considered by many to be a dry wine this variety pairs well with poultry, seafood, and even some light red meat dishes. For a wine and cheese party Chardonnay will pair up perfectly wit brie, provolone, and gruyere.

To get the most from this white wine it should be consumed from Chardonnay wine glasses to truly enjoy its flavor. These glasses are designed with a wide mouth and tall chimney to direct the wine to the center of the tongue and diffuse the alcohol in order for the flavors to come through.

Wine lovers should look for wine glasses which are made from lead free crystal to add to their stemware holders in order to get the best experience possible from this premium white wine.

Chardonnay Wine Glasses To Enjoy This Premium White Wine is a post from: Rhino Wino

Have you ever wanted to know the differences in the shapes of a wine glass?  Well, check out this article to learn the basics to the differences in wine glasses.  It should get you in the right direction.

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