{"id":1874,"date":"2018-03-08T16:52:07","date_gmt":"2018-03-08T16:52:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/uncategorized\/chardonnay\/"},"modified":"2023-09-27T12:01:24","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T16:01:24","slug":"chardonnay-wine-grape-characteristics","status":"publish","type":"grape","link":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/chardonnay-wine-grape-characteristics\/","title":{"rendered":"Chardonnay"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Editor&#8217;s Note:<\/strong> Winetraveler is a reader-supported publication and this article may contain affiliate links. We review and recommend all products independently. When you buy wine through our site, we may earn a small commission at no cost to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chardonnay is a white wine grape variety native to Burgundy, France. It\u2019s currently the most popular white wine grape variety in the world and can have a diverse flavor profile depending on where it\u2019s grown and if oak is used during the aging process.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1 uagb-toc__collapse uagb-block-8046e6d9      \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTable Of Contents\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M192 384c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L192 306.8l137.4-137.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-160 160C208.4 380.9 200.2 384 192 384z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#what-does-chardonnay-taste-like\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">What Does Chardonnay Taste Like?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#chardonnay-food-pairings\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Chardonnay Food Pairings<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#climate-and-terroir-for-chardonnay\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Climate and Terroir for Chardonnay<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#how-is-chardonnay-aged\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">How is Chardonnay Aged?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#recommended-chardonnay-wines-to-buy-online-from-around-the-world\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Recommended Chardonnay Wines to Buy Online from Around the World<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions-about-chardonnay-wine\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Frequently Asked Questions about Chardonnay Wine<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#what-does-chardonnay-wine-taste-like\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">What does Chardonnay wine taste like?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#what-is-chardonnay-wine-and-where-is-it-produced\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">What is Chardonnay wine and where is it produced?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#should-chardonnay-be-served-chilled-or-at-room-temperature\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Should Chardonnay be served chilled or at room temperature?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#what-foods-pair-well-with-chardonnay\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">What foods pair well with Chardonnay?<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#is-all-chardonnay-oaked\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Is all Chardonnay oaked?<\/a><\/ul><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a name=\"taste\"><\/a><strong>What Does Chardonnay Taste Like?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chardonnay can be lean and acidic or rich and buttery depending on a variety of terroir and vinification conditions. In general, it can be leaner and brighter when it\u2019s from cooler regions like <strong>Burgundy<\/strong> and richer and more fruit-forward when it\u2019s from hotter <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wine-region\/napa-valley\/\" target=\"_blank\">regions like Napa<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Classic notes that can be found in Chardonnays are apple, pear, lemon, apricot, ginger, melon, papaya, and white floral notes. When it\u2019s aged in oak or undergoes malolactic fermentation, there can also be buttery-toasty notes, which can sometimes be confused with flavors inherently found in the grape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, the heavy-handed use of oak led some wine drinkers to abandon Chardonnay altogether, which is a shame since it shows beautifully when the oak notes are well integrated. Fermenting and aging in steel tanks can elicit the purer notes inherent to Chardonnay without intrusive oak notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/chardonnay-vines-in-burgundy-winetraveler.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/chardonnay-vines-in-burgundy-winetraveler.jpg\" alt=\"Chardonnay Wine &amp; Grape Characteristics\" class=\"wp-image-14964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/chardonnay-vines-in-burgundy-winetraveler.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/chardonnay-vines-in-burgundy-winetraveler-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/chardonnay-vines-in-burgundy-winetraveler-310x206.jpg 310w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Aerial perspective of Chardonnay vines in Burgundy, France.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a name=\"pairings\"><\/a>Chardonnay Food Pairings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to pairings, think about the weight of the dish and the weight of the wine. Those brighter, more acidic Chardonnays work beautifully with seafood, including firm white fish, salmon, lobster, mussels, and shrimp. Avoid overly spicy sauces that overpower the fruit of the wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Richer Chardonnays also work well with poultry and pork, particularly those with creamy or buttery sauces. Chardonnay also loves pasta dishes like alfredo or primavera. Due to the apple notes of richer Chardonnays, it pairs naturally with autumnal produce like roasted pumpkin and Brussel sprouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a name=\"terroir\"><\/a>Climate and Terroir for Chardonnay<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chardonnay hails from the <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wine-region\/burgundy\/\" target=\"_blank\">Burgundy region of France<\/a><\/strong>, where it is arguably still at its finest. The limestone-rich soil with fossil deposits lends the distinctive minerality that can be found in white Burgundies, particularly <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/france\/chablis-wine-taste-region-burgundy\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chablis<\/a><\/strong>. Chardonnay is one of the grapes that make up sparkling wines in neighboring <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wine-region\/champagne\/\" target=\"_blank\">Champagne<\/a><\/strong> and can be found in small plantings in other regions of France like the <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/france\/loire-valley-wine-region\/\" target=\"_blank\">Loire Valley<\/a><\/strong>. It also can work well in <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/destinations\/italy\" target=\"_blank\">Italy<\/a><\/strong> because it can thrive in a variety of climates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outside of Europe, Chardonnay has flourished in <strong>California<\/strong>, particularly in <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/california\/sonoma-itinerary-3-days\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sonoma<\/a><\/strong> and <strong>Santa Barbara County<\/strong>. It also has worked well in New York State, both on <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wine-region\/long-island\/\" target=\"_blank\">Long Island<\/a><\/strong> and along the <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/new-york\/niagara-escarpment-buffalo-itinerary-top-wineries-restaurants-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\">Niagara Escarpment<\/a><\/strong>, and throughout <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/destinations\/oregon\" target=\"_blank\">Oregon<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/destinations\/washington-state\" target=\"_blank\">Washington<\/a><\/strong>. <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wine-region\/chile\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chile<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/destinations\/argentina\" target=\"_blank\">Argentina<\/a><\/strong> have also produced some lovely examples on Chardonnay, though they do tend to be on the more buttery side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a name=\"aging\"><\/a>How is Chardonnay Aged? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of its naturally high acidity, Chardonnay is very age-worthy, particularly when it\u2019s from cooler regions that help maintain the higher acidity levels. As it ages, that zippy acidity breaks down and evolves into softer, more nuanced wines. Though commonly aged in oak, it\u2019s not necessary to do so because steel tanks or stone cisterns allow the wine to age without imparting an oak influence. When aged in oak, newer oak will have the strongest influence while older barrels will soften the wine and impart a more subtle oak flavor (if detectable at all).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best Chardonnays can age for decades, as can the best Champagnes. Most inexpensive Chardonnays are meant to be enjoyed more immediately, though even they can age a bit if the acidity levels are high enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a name=\"recommendations\"><\/a>Recommended Chardonnay Wines to Buy Online from Around the World <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/hj9w\" target=\"_blank\">Liquid Farm \u2018Golden Slope\u2019 Chardonnay<\/a><\/strong>, Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County, California<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/fh7x\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Hanzell Chardonnay<\/strong><\/a>, Sonoma Valley, California<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/j4sg\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Jean-Paul Brun Domaine des Terres Dorees<\/strong><\/a>, Beaujolais Blanc, Beaujolais, France<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/nalf\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Domaine Christian Moreau, Chablis<\/strong><\/a>, Burgundy, France<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/nomq\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Pio Cesare, \u2018L\u2019Altro\u2019 Chardonnay<\/strong><\/a>, Piedmont, Italy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/rrm3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>El Enemigo Chardonnay<\/strong><\/a>, Mendoza, Argentina<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions about Chardonnay Wine<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-36d72526 uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-true uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.winetraveler.com\\\/grape\\\/chardonnay-wine-grape-characteristics\\\/\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does Chardonnay wine taste like?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The taste of Chardonnay can vary greatly depending on the region in which it is produced and the winemaking techniques employed. 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In some cases, Chardonnay wines are a blend of both oaked and unoaked wines, striking a balance between the two styles.\"}}]}<\/script><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-ca042c6b \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 576 512\"><path d=\"M482.3 192C516.5 192 576 221 576 256C576 292 516.5 320 482.3 320H365.7L265.2 495.9C259.5 505.8 248.9 512 237.4 512H181.2C170.6 512 162.9 501.8 165.8 491.6L214.9 320H112L68.8 377.6C65.78 381.6 61.04 384 56 384H14.03C6.284 384 0 377.7 0 369.1C0 368.7 .1818 367.4 .5398 366.1L32 256L.5398 145.9C.1818 144.6 0 143.3 0 142C0 134.3 6.284 128 14.03 128H56C61.04 128 65.78 130.4 68.8 134.4L112 192H214.9L165.8 20.4C162.9 10.17 170.6 0 181.2 0H237.4C248.9 0 259.5 6.153 265.2 16.12L365.7 192H482.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-question\">What does Chardonnay wine taste like?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The taste of Chardonnay can vary greatly depending on the region in which it is produced and the winemaking techniques employed. Generally, Chardonnay wines exhibit a medium to full body and encompass flavors such as apple, pear, citrus, and oak. The use of malolactic fermentation in some Chardonnays creates a buttery or creamy texture that further enhances the wine&#8217;s complexity.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-4f5d3b38 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 576 512\"><path d=\"M482.3 192C516.5 192 576 221 576 256C576 292 516.5 320 482.3 320H365.7L265.2 495.9C259.5 505.8 248.9 512 237.4 512H181.2C170.6 512 162.9 501.8 165.8 491.6L214.9 320H112L68.8 377.6C65.78 381.6 61.04 384 56 384H14.03C6.284 384 0 377.7 0 369.1C0 368.7 .1818 367.4 .5398 366.1L32 256L.5398 145.9C.1818 144.6 0 143.3 0 142C0 134.3 6.284 128 14.03 128H56C61.04 128 65.78 130.4 68.8 134.4L112 192H214.9L165.8 20.4C162.9 10.17 170.6 0 181.2 0H237.4C248.9 0 259.5 6.153 265.2 16.12L365.7 192H482.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-question\">What is Chardonnay wine and where is it produced?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Chardonnay is a well-known white wine that originates from the Chardonnay grape variety. As one of the most widely consumed wines across the globe, it is produced in numerous countries such as France, the United States, Australia, and Chile. Each region&#8217;s unique terroir lends distinctive flavors and characteristics to the wine, making Chardonnay incredibly diverse and adaptable.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-31b07e31 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 576 512\"><path d=\"M482.3 192C516.5 192 576 221 576 256C576 292 516.5 320 482.3 320H365.7L265.2 495.9C259.5 505.8 248.9 512 237.4 512H181.2C170.6 512 162.9 501.8 165.8 491.6L214.9 320H112L68.8 377.6C65.78 381.6 61.04 384 56 384H14.03C6.284 384 0 377.7 0 369.1C0 368.7 .1818 367.4 .5398 366.1L32 256L.5398 145.9C.1818 144.6 0 143.3 0 142C0 134.3 6.284 128 14.03 128H56C61.04 128 65.78 130.4 68.8 134.4L112 192H214.9L165.8 20.4C162.9 10.17 170.6 0 181.2 0H237.4C248.9 0 259.5 6.153 265.2 16.12L365.7 192H482.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-question\">Should Chardonnay be served chilled or at room temperature?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>When it comes to serving Chardonnay, it is best to serve it chilled but not excessively cold. The ideal temperature range for this wine is between 45\u00b0F and 50\u00b0F (7\u00b0C and 10\u00b0C). If served too cold, the wine&#8217;s flavors and aromas may become muted and less enjoyable.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-2ecdaea6 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 576 512\"><path d=\"M482.3 192C516.5 192 576 221 576 256C576 292 516.5 320 482.3 320H365.7L265.2 495.9C259.5 505.8 248.9 512 237.4 512H181.2C170.6 512 162.9 501.8 165.8 491.6L214.9 320H112L68.8 377.6C65.78 381.6 61.04 384 56 384H14.03C6.284 384 0 377.7 0 369.1C0 368.7 .1818 367.4 .5398 366.1L32 256L.5398 145.9C.1818 144.6 0 143.3 0 142C0 134.3 6.284 128 14.03 128H56C61.04 128 65.78 130.4 68.8 134.4L112 192H214.9L165.8 20.4C162.9 10.17 170.6 0 181.2 0H237.4C248.9 0 259.5 6.153 265.2 16.12L365.7 192H482.3z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-question\">What foods pair well with Chardonnay?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Chardonnay is a highly versatile wine when it comes to food pairings. It complements a wide range of dishes, from seafood and poultry to creamy pasta recipes. 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Some winemakers opt for fermenting and aging the wine in stainless steel tanks, yielding a crisper, fruitier wine. Others use oak barrels to imbue the wine with vanilla, caramel, and toast flavors. In some cases, Chardonnay wines are a blend of both oaked and unoaked wines, striking a balance between the two styles.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Written by Jamie Metzgar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Jamie Elizabeth Metzgar began her career in wine by pouring in a tasting room on the East End of Long Island, NY. After moving to New York City, she landed a position at Chambers Street Wines where she was encouraged to pursue wine education at the Wine &amp; Spirits Education Trust (WSET). She earned Level III certification there and has since earned California Wine Appellation Specialist and Certified Specialist of Wine certifications as well. 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