The Enigma That Is: Chardonnay
Thu, May 28
|Zoom Call, details to be distributed
The 'Tilapia' of the wine grapes, one of the most popular wine in the world, incredibly hardy grapes.... With so many different expressions, how do you know what's in your glass?
Time & Location
May 28, 2020, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Zoom Call, details to be distributed
Guests
About the Event
Chardonnay truly is the 'Tilapia' of the grapes – it is one of the most popular wines in the world, it is a very hardy grape and therefore one of the easier grapes to grow and it’s flavor profile is... well... what is it?? It has so many different expressions, from green fruit to tropical, and don't get me started on the range of buttery notes.... How do you know what you're getting??
Come join us as we explore the different taste profiles that Chardonnay can express, as we learn about regional, climatic and maturation influences. The wines we will be tasting are:
- Jean-Marc Brocard, Chablis, Domaine Sainte Claire 2019 (if you cannot get this wine, try to find a wine from Chablis, France)
- Au Bon Climat, Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County 2018 (if you cannot get this wine, try to find a Chardonnay with oak, typically from California)
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