Chardonnay
Chardonnay is one of the most popular
wines in the world,
and is the main white grape variety grown for commercial white wine
production
in Australia. The popularity of Chardonnay quickly rose, due to its
generous
flavours and its ease to grow and make into wine. In fact, it is often
called a
viticulturalist's dream, as it is early ripening, naturally vigorous
and is
relatively resistant to disease. Most importantly, it can be grown in a
wide
range of climatic conditions, leading to a vast array of styles.
Australian
Chardonnay
are opulent, ripe and uncomplicated and the structure is mouth filling,
rounded
and generous, with the winemakers' individuality expressed in the wine
through
the winemaking techniques used. With flavours ranging from tropical
fruit-like
peach, fig and melon to those of lemon, grapefruit and green apple this
adaptable classic white variety is grown in all states of Australia.
