Chardonnay Wine ---- The Number One Favored wine In The World...

By Sharon Stajda

The largest crop being planted in the Burgundy region of France. The vines are very low matanence, and adapts well to a variety of climates.

Other counties that grow Chardonnay grapes are, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina, and South America. Although Chardonnay grape grows best in cooler climates, such as California or Burgundy France. The grapes grown in the cooler climates produce wines that are spicier, with toasty undertones. The Chardonnay grape grown in warmer conditions produce wines that are medium to full-bodied wines. Wines that tend to tend to be fruitier in flavor. The grape is also used in the production of Champagne, and Sparkling wines. Especially the Chardonnay grapes that are grown in France.

The Chardonnay grape with its green-skin is one of the few grapes in the world that do not blended well with others wine grapes. They are a aromatic grape, with a very complex and balanced flavor. A flavor that truly stand on its own. Naturally the artistry of the winemaker through careful fermentation, and aging process can bring out many different intriguing flavors, but the Chardonnay's should always be delicate, and possess a wonderful aroma.

This pure white wine gives way to flavors such green apple, lemon or citrus, all with under tones of acidity, and delicate fruity flavor, all Chardonnay's are dry to the taste. Chardonnay's made from extremely ripe grapes will tend to produce wines that have a distinctly softer flavor. Flavors that put one in the mind of figs, pineapples, ripe apples, melons and honey. The most complex Chardonnay, are fermented in small oak barrels, and put through a secondary, malolactic fermentation. These wines have a rich toasty, buttery aroma, as well flavor.

No other wine benefits more from the oak aging than the Chardonnay. The wine becomes earthy, and can possess several undertone flavors, in different combinations. Most prevalent is that of vanilla, caramel or coconut flavors. Some winemakers lightly toast the inner surface of their barrels. These smoked laden barrels are used to contribute to the smoky or toasty characters that will be produced during the fermentation and aging period.

Chardonnay is a very affordable wine. A bottle costing anywhere from $9.00 to $15.00, makes it a popular choice among wine drinkers. It also is extremely versatile when it comes to pairing it up with food.

Serve Chardonnay with foods such as, seafood, all forms of poultry, pork, veal, lobster, crab, tuna, red snapper, and most any cheese's. 

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Tasting Notes

If ladybugs could recommend a wine, they would surely recommend this ideal summer white wine: Ladybug White Old Vines Cuvée II is delicately fruity, medium full bodied, dry and long on the palate, with subtle flavors of pear, apple, honeysuckle, and lime. It has a crisp finish. It will be well worth the extra effort to locate a bottle quickly, before its all gone.(cost $13.00 a bottle).

Vintage Notes   

        
Ladybug White is produced by Lolonis Winery. Made from fruit grown in classic old vineyards in Mendocino California. It is a blend of French Colombard, Sémillon, Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay grapes.

Viticultural Practices

Ladybug White is dedicated the ladybug warriors that guard their half-century old vines, by devouring harmful pest. Ladybugs are the method of choice that keeps Ladybug wine grapes pesticide-free.

Tip: Ladybug white wine is so good on its own, but also divine in a wine spritzer.... Also makes the most wonderful Sangria, just add white grapes, granny smith apples, and pears.