chardonnay
noun
char·don·nay
ˌshär-də-ˈnā 
often capitalized
: a dry white table wine typically made from a single white grape variety originally grown in France
also
: the grape
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Since the property is nestled in wine country, diners can also choose from a wine list showcasing local and regional bottles, including merlots from Walla Walla, and the Lodge’s own chardonnay and red blend.
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Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The classic Beverage Pairing ($145 per person) pulls some familiar varietals from the restaurant’s cellar, including Austrian riesling and French chardonnay.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
Accordingly, a wine merchant could substitute a pinot grigio for a chardonnay and successfully claim a duty drawback for the tariffs and excise taxes paid on the import.
—Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
With many blanc de noirs, that grape is usually pinot noir, but this wine also happens to include some chardonnay.
—Jeff Burkhart, Mercury News, 14 May 2025
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Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
The classic Beverage Pairing ($145 per person) pulls some familiar varietals from the restaurant’s cellar, including Austrian riesling and French chardonnay.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
Accordingly, a wine merchant could substitute a pinot grigio for a chardonnay and successfully claim a duty drawback for the tariffs and excise taxes paid on the import.
—Robert Goulder, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
With many blanc de noirs, that grape is usually pinot noir, but this wine also happens to include some chardonnay.
—Jeff Burkhart, Mercury News, 14 May 2025
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“Chardonnay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chardonnay. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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