Chardonnay Flashcards
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Q
Chardonnay is widely grown throughout California (5 marks)
Explain why the producer of an outstanding quality Chardonnay from Russian River Valley AVA might choose to use malolactic fermentation
A
• It can enhance the quality of a wine, by
• softening and reducing acidity
• the creation of buttery flavours
• giving a round, creamy mouthfeel
• improving microbiological stability.
• It also suits the relatively neutral fruit profile of Chardonnay
(Award 1 mark for each valid point to a maximum of 5 marks in total)
