Chardonnay

Chardonnay is a white wine grape variety grown all over the world, but predominantly in the cooler climates of northern and eastern France, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Australia. It has a fruity, smooth taste with a slightly sweet aftertaste.


The History of Chardonnay


Chardonnay is one of the oldest white wines in the world, dating back to the 12th century. The wine was originally made from a blend of local grapes, but it grew in popularity in the 16th and 17th centuries thanks to the patronage of French aristocrats. By the 18th century, chardonnay was becoming a popular wine all over Europe. Today, chardonnay is produced all over the world and is considered one of the most popular wine varieties.

Why Drink Chardonnay?

Chardonnay is a versatile white wine that can be enjoyed on its own or with other food. It has a fruity, creamy flavour and a crisp, clean finish. It is a great choice for both breakfast and dinner. Additionally, chardonnay is an affordable wine that can be enjoyed by all.


What Foods Pair Well with Chardonnay?

When it comes to wine, there are so many different types and styles to choose from. Some wine drinkers might prefer a dry white wine, while others might enjoy a sweet or fruity one. Chardonnay is definitely a versatile wine, and it can be enjoyed with a wide range of foods. Here are some food pairings that we think will appeal to chardonnay drinkers:

  • Baked chicken: This pairing is classic and delicious. Chardonnay is a great wine to use when you want something light and airy, and baked chicken is the perfect vessel. The citrusy flavours of the chicken and the crispness of the vegetables will complement the sweetness of the chardonnay perfectly.
  • Shrimp: Shrimp are another perfect food pairing for chardonnay. The delicate flavour of shrimp pairs well with chardonnay’s natural fruity notes, making for an elegant meal. You can also go ahead and add some spices to this meal if you want – shrimp is a great way to get your spice fix without overdoing it.
  • Grilled cheese: Another nostalgic favourite, grilled cheese is always a hit. 


Chardonnay is a versatile wine that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you are looking for a dry white wine to accompany your meal or a fruity dessert wine, chardonnay has something for everyone. Plus, because chardonnay is made from grapes grown in warm climates, it often features flavours and aromas that are well-rounded and complex. So why not give this classic wine a try next time you entertain?

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Taylors Estate Chardonnay 750ML -10%
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Taylors Estate Chardonnay 750ML ABV :13% Quantity : 1 Bottle Luscious flavours of white peach, citrus and tropical fruit overlaying toasted cashew and creamy nuances from fine French oak.
Stonier Reserve Chardonnay 750ML -10%
Stonier Reserve Chardonnay 750ML
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Stonier Reserve Chardonnay 750ML ABV :14% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Paringa Pe Chardonnay 750ML -10%
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Paringa Pe Chardonnay 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Mandala Chardonnay 750ML -10%
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Mandala Chardonnay 750ML ABV :12.6% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
30 Mile Chardonnay 750ML -10%
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30 Mile Chardonnay 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
Coombe Farm Yarra Valley Chardonnay 750ML -10%
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Coombe Farm Yarra Valley Chardonnay 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle Country :AUSTRALIA
Five Judges Chardonnay 750ML -10%
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Five Judges Chardonnay 750ML ABV :13.5% Quantity : 1 Bottle
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Weight: 11.000 kg
2021 Vintage, organic grapes grown in the Hunter region. Heroes citrus and stone fruit, soft brioche notes and a creamy mouthfeel. Complete with French museler, champagne style cork. Vegan friendly.
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Minimum quantity for "Macquariedale Blanc de Blanc Sparkling Chardonnay Organic" is 6.

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Weight: 8.000 kg
2021 Vintage, the wine shows some lovely integrated flavours of peach and melons with the silky oak tannins. The palate is fresh and lingering and will compliment chicken, pork and salad dishes. Grapes grown in the Hunter region. These Chardonnay grapes were grown using sustainable organic practices. The harvest produced quite small berries which resulted in very intense flavours. About 30% of the wine was matured in oak barrels for up to 4 months and then blended with the balance of the batch. Organic and vegan friendly.
$3000

Minimum quantity for "Macquariedale Chardonnay Organic" is 6.

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Innocent Bystander Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13% abv Innocent Bystander Chardonnay is crisp, fresh and dry. It's bursting with stone fruit and a hit of zingy citrus. Great paired with people.
Taylors Estate Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13.5% abv Luscious flavours of white peach, citrus and tropical fruit overlaying toasted cashew and creamy nuances from fine French oak.
Taylors Promised Land Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13% abv The tropical fruit flavours of pure chardonnay without the influence of oak. The palate is silky and the finish is clean and refreshing.
Wolf Blass Red Label Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13.5% abv This delicious Chardonnay displays zesty mango, passionfruit, peach and melon characters balanced with a refreshing, crisp finish. A perfect fit into the Red Label range due to its value for money and easy drinking style.
Wolf Blass Yellow Label Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 14% abv Rich stone fruit flavours with a subtle, integrated oak character. The palate is medium-bodied with a soft, creamy texture and a lingering finish. Generous, yet with finesse and elegance.
Yalumba Y Series Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 12.5% abv Pale straw in colour with green hues. Aromas of fresh tropical fruits and spring blossom. The palate is long and creamy, with flavours reminiscent of grapefruit and barbecued green mango. There is spicy lemon myrtle and a savoury edge with flinty notes from the wild fermentation. A refreshing, lip-smacking acidity gives this wine lovely length with a savoury, textural finish.
Coldstream Hills The Hills Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13% abv One of the Yarra Valley's best and most popular Chardonnays. Bright and pure, smells range from grapefruit and nectarine to cashew and nougat, while the palate delivers restrained stone fruit bound by vibrant acidity and a long expansive finish. An elegant and soft chardonnay which is a reflection of the growing conditions in the valley.
Taylors Jaraman Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13.5% abv An unusual fusion of Clare Valley & Margaret River resulting in an intensely flavoured, complex yet elegant wine with distinct citrus, white peach & nectarine characters along with a subtle flinty note.
Taylors St. Andrews Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13% abv The wine has ripe white peach aromas along with hints of tropical fruit and subtle creamy oak. Enticing sweet spice and savoury cashew nut from the French oak add complexity to the bouquet.The oak regime employed for this wine is 80% new & 20% 1 year old French oak (tight-grained which is air seasoned for 3 years), sourced from Louis Latour, a specialist Burgundian supplier. After 10 months of oak maturation, then minimal fining and filtration, the wine was bottled.
St Huberts The Stag Victoria Chardonnay Wine 2017 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13.5% abv The wine is fresh, light and lively without being lean. Pear and lemon butter follow on from the nose. The wine is vibrant and restrained, with just a feather dusting of spicy oak. The finish is clean cut with lingering citrus notes.Light-bodied and lively without being lean. Pear and lemon blossom follow on from the nose. Vibrant and restrained, with just a feather dusting of oak and a tight finish with lingering citrus notes.
Rawson's Retreat Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13% abv This is a vividly bright wine in colour with pale sun bleached hay and green hues. The creamy vanilla bean and subtle spices come out on the palate as well as yellow peach and honeydew melon while white stone fruits dominate the aromatics. The palate however is dominated with hints of citrus and a full buttery nougat. Subtle integrated spicy/creamy oak and mouth-watering acid completes a generous and textural palate with exceptional length.
Wynns Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13.8% abv Nectarine, poached pear and cashew nut flavours balance the soft natural acidity. Subtle spicy oak characters produce an elegant, beautifully balanced and textured Chardonnay.
Devil's Corner Resolution Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13% abv A bright and complex palate with crisp acidity that provides freshness and excellent persistence of flavour.
Tempus Two Varietal Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 11% abv Tempus Two Varietal series Chardonnay is designed to add a touch of style to any occasion. Approachable fruit-driven flavours with a structured palate and balanced acidity crafted for everyday drinking. This Chardonnay displays upfront white peach, nectarine and quince characters complemented by elegant, toasty oak influences, finishing with bright lemon acidity.
Houghton Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13.5% abv Houghton Chardonnay is a full flavoured wine displaying stone fruit and citrus flavours. The palate is long and textured with hints of hazelnut, brioche and vanilla derived from oak maturation.
Hardys Nottage Hill Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 13.5% abv Straw in colour with lifted ripe stone fruit characters of white peach and nectarine on the nose with toasty oak hints adding complexity. A well balanced wine with plenty of stone fruit and lively citrus characters giving great flavour and a pleasant lingering finish. Seamlessly integrated vanillin oak gives complexity, while a tight acid structure provides backbone that enhances flavour depth and length.
McGuigan Black Label Chardonnay 750mL -10%
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750mL @ 12.5% abv This is a flavoursome Chardonnay with a soft, smooth creamy palate. It has the great sweet tropical fruit and melon flavours of chardonnay with with well-integrated vanillin oak. The flavours integrate nicely in the mouth and result in a lingering clean finish.
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Character: This wine has a very fresh and fruity nose. With a good attack on the fruits(mainly lemon and grapefruit), it has a good acidity balance. It is ready drinking but It also can be kept up to 5 years. Tasting advice: It is best drunk fresh (8-10°C or 50°F), with seafood, fish and chicken. Roncier "blanc de blancs" is also perfect as an aperitif with friends.
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Tasting note: Named after the parcel from which this wine originally came from, Tiserny wine is delicate and soft. A beautiful green and gold colour, Citrus on the nose and fresh on the palate. Yet, the notes of apples and citrue are light enough and blances well this dry style chardonnay from Brugundy. Overall, Tiserny is a wonderful Burgundy white wine as you expect from Maison Tramier. Production Process: Whole bunches are lightly pressed and the juice remains in stainless-steel vats for maceration for up to 10 days. Predominantly aged in steel-vats for purity, the wine then takes passage in oak for 3 months. It can be aged for up to...
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Appellation: AOC Bourgogne White Varietals: 100% Chardonnay  Tasting note: A beautiful green and gold colour, Citrus on the nose and fresh on the palate. the citrus flavour is not too strong and very well balanced as you expect from Masion Tramier. A wonderful Burgundy wine. To be served at 12-14°C. Shellfish, grilled fish and medium-strong cheese.