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Chardonnay Characteristics Flashcards

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What is the skin type of Chardonnay?

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Thin-skinned

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What are the budding and ripening characteristics of Chardonnay?

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Early budding, early ripening

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What is the tannin level in Chardonnay?

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Low

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What is the acidity level of Chardonnay?

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Medium to high (can be influenced by climate and winemaking)

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What is the typical sweetness level of Chardonnay?

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Typically dry (can have some residual sugar in warmer climates or specific styles)

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What is the alcohol percentage range for Chardonnay?

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13-15% (can vary)

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What is the color range of Chardonnay?

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Pale straw to golden yellow (can deepen with oak aging)

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What is the sugar level in Chardonnay?

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Typically dry (low residual sugar)

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What are the primary flavors of Chardonnay?

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Citrus (lemon, grapefruit), apple, pear (cool climates), tropical fruit (pineapple, mango), stone fruit (peach, nectarine) (warm climates)

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What are the other flavors found in Chardonnay?

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Butter, vanilla, toast, hazelnut (from oak aging), flinty, mineral (from terroir)

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What are the major regions for Chardonnay production?

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Burgundy (France), Champagne (France), California (USA), Australia, New Zealand, Chile

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What is the Burgundy style of Chardonnay?

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Chablis (unoaked, lean), Côte d’Or (oaked, complex), Mâconnais (fruity, affordable)

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What is the California style of Chardonnay?

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Ripe fruit, often with pronounced oak influence

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What is the Australia style of Chardonnay?

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Diverse styles, from crisp and unoaked to full-bodied and buttery

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What is the New Zealand style of Chardonnay?

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Typically unoaked, with citrus and mineral notes

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What is the Chile style of Chardonnay?

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Cool-climate styles with crisp acidity and mineral notes

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What are the challenges faced by Chardonnay?

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Susceptible to spring frost, can be overly neutral if not handled well

18
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What are the food pairings for Chardonnay?

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Seafood (especially shellfish), roasted chicken, creamy pasta dishes, mushrooms, mild cheeses

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