Chteau 128 Wine Tasting Series Week 2 - Chardonnay January 27, 2012 Why Chardonnay? Sixth most planted wine grape in the world, second most planted white wine grape. Varied taste dependent on region and winemaking process (MLF & Oak). Interesting recent history.. Rise to fame & popularity in the 80s peaking in the mid/early 90s. Popular with young urban women of the Bridget Jones Generation. Backlash with ABC (anything but Chardonnay) in the mid to late 90s. Chardonnay = John Stamos Preferences began shifting to darker, bolder, red wines. Chardonnay = John Stamos Regions Like the Pinot Noir grape, Chardonnay is originally from the Burgundy region of France. Now grown in almost every part of the world where wine is produced, from England to New Zealand, its often seen as a rite of passage for new and developing regions Judgment of Montreal (Le Clos Jordanne) 24 CUPS What to expect? Dry, crisp, full bodied. Aromas of apples, citrus, grass, melon, oak. Similar flavours, also including butter, smoke, herbal, pineapple, vanilla. Reflects Gout de Terroir (flavor of soil) more than others, vineyard site selection critical Food Pairings Melons/Fruit Mild Cheddar Smoked Salmon Guacamole Shrimp & Other Seafood Chteau 128 Wine Tasting Series Week 3 ??? Chteau 128 Wine Tasting Series Week 3 Cabernet Sauvignon, Baby!!! Lets Drink.. er.. Taste!