Golf & Tourism Magazine July - September 2014 | Page 48

[Wine Grapes]
Chardonnay

Introduction to the world
of wine vinification.
Starting with the most
known white wine grapes.
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Chardonnay wine grapes are some of the most
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popular and easiest to grow. These grapes are originally
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round
from Burgundy, France, but are now grown around the
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world in places such as California, South Africa and
Australia. Generally produce full-bodied dry wines with
lemon, fruit and nut overtones.
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Chardonnay wine grapes are usually aged in
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oak barrels, a process that adds additional flavor,,
complexity and depth. Chardonnay can be blended with
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pagne.
Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir to make champagne.

Chenin Blanc

Chenin Blanc, also known as White Pinot or Pinot
Blanco, grapes are originally from France's Loire Valley but
are now grown in Mexico, South Africa, the United States,
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New Zealand, Australia and Argentina.
Chenin Blanc grapes produce light, fruity wines
that are generally bottle-aged for at least ten years.
However, in other regions such as South Africa and
the United States, Chenin Blanc grapes are
primarily used as blending agents for fortified
spirits and wines and generic table wines.
Chenin Blanc grapes produce delicate citrus,
melon, spice and peach notes, making it a natural
dessert-style wine.

BY: Betsy Annabelle | WINE AND FOOD REPORTER @