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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The quantity of bulk wine available is at an all-time high, led by cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir and chardonnay, in that order.
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Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
Wine pairings were excellent, and included many from the region such as the 2017 Gloria chardonnay from Burgenland, Austria.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2025
From the Rhône-style reds of Paso Robles to the chardonnays of Santa Ynez, the wine here is also hard to beat.
—Visit California, AFAR Media, 12 Mar. 2025
Full-Bodied Whites: While not as common, certain full-bodied white wines—like an oak-aged chardonnay—can benefit from a short decant.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
Wine pairings were excellent, and included many from the region such as the 2017 Gloria chardonnay from Burgenland, Austria.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2025
From the Rhône-style reds of Paso Robles to the chardonnays of Santa Ynez, the wine here is also hard to beat.
—Visit California, AFAR Media, 12 Mar. 2025
Full-Bodied Whites: While not as common, certain full-bodied white wines—like an oak-aged chardonnay—can benefit from a short decant.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Chardonnay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chardonnay. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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