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The popularity of Chardonnay quickly rose, due to its generous flavours and its ease to grow and make into wine.
The base flavour of Chardonnay is generous, but relatively neutral thus the winemakers' individuality can be expressed through the winemaking techniques used. Oak usage, yeast lees contact & malolactic fermentation are just some of the ways a winemaker can influence the style of Chardonnay.
Grown in warm climates, such as the Riverland or Sunraysia, the flavours are opulent, ripe & uncomplicated & the structure is mouth filling & rounded.
Flavours such as ripe peach, fig & melon are common in these wines.
In cooler climates, such as the Yarra Valley & the Adelaide Hills, the structure is tighter and leaner, with flavours of lemon, grapefruit & green apple.
Secondary characters of nuts, toast & vanilla come from oak contact where as butteriness comes from malolactic fermentation & creaminess from yeast lees contact. |
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