is chablis the same as chardonnay?
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Chablis (“Shah-blee”) is a Chardonnay making wine region in the northwest corner of Burgundy, France. Unlike other Chardonnay wines, Chablis rarely uses oak-aging, resulting in a very different style and taste profile. It's because of Chablis' renown that the unoaked Chardonnay style is popular worldwide.
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Australia likes to put its hand up for having invented the shiraz cabernet blend. Blending these two great varieties of fruit gives the best characteristics of both in a wine. Shiraz has a rich mid-palate, whilst Cabernet is strong up front in the mouth and on the finish, but dull on the mid-palate.
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With whites your best bet is something that's dry and crisp, like sauvignon blanc, an unoaked chardonnay, or even sparkling wine. You'll also want something dry, and perhaps light- to medium-bodied when it comes to red wine. Cabernet, merlot, pinot noir, and zinfandel are all good choices.
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Some wines that are normally over this alcohol level and considered full-bodied are Zinfandel, Syrah/Shiraz, Cabernet, Merlot and Malbec. While the majority of wines over 13.5% alcohol are usually red, Chardonnay is a great example of a white that often can also be considered full-bodied.
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The difference between oaked and unoaked chardonnay is that oaked chardonnay is aged in new oak barrels, while unoaked is not. When chardonnay spends time in oak barrels instead of steel or plastic tanks, the oak imparts flavors into the wine that resemble sweet vanilla, caramel, and butter.
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Chablis, the wine, is 100% Chardonnay. ... The full expression of terroir is present in the taste of Chablis in a way that's impossible to find in warmer regions, even Chardonnay grown in the great vineyards of Burgundy's Côte d'Or. Tropical, rounded or oaky are never used as descriptors.
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White Wine: Chablis, Hock and Riesling: Each glass has 120 calories, with the alcohol content making up 5.5 grams of carbs.
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Flavors. White Zinfandel is often sweet and floral. It is a very easy-drinking, light-bodied, quaffable wine with flavor that matches almost any food with which you serve it. ... Red Zins are dry and among the highest alcohol content red wines you can find.
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While both wines are extremely different, they are essentially made from the same grape. To differentiate them, the term “White Zinfandel” is used to denote the pink, rose-colored version. Without any modifier, Zinfandel is used to signify the red wine. White Zinfandel is likely the first wine you tried.
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The term “blush wine” has appeared on labels in the U.S. for decades, and for all intents and purposes, is interchangeable with “rosé.” Sweet wines, such as white merlot, pink moscato, and zinfandel wines carry the blush description most often, but all three would be considered rosé, as well.
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The main differences between Shiraz vs Cabernet are: Shiraz is typical for the South Australian region (Barossa Valle), whereas Cabernet for the South East region (Coonawarra) Shiraz has a smokier, peppery and meathy taste, whereas the Cabernet has a sweeter and fruity taste of blackberry with mint and cassis.
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['Grenache.', 'Sangiovese.', 'Syrah.', 'Mourvedre.', 'Carignan.', 'Cinsault.', 'Pinot Noir.']
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The different names for rosé wines are thought to have come from how sweet a wine was. For example, a “blush wine” might not have been as sweet as a “rosé wine”. Yet, blush wines and rosé wines are the same, and just like whites and reds, they can be sweet or dry.
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Product description. André Brut California Champagne is crisp, simple and slightly sweet. It features a blend of white wine grapes, resulting in fruity flavors of green apple and sweet lemon. It is the ultimate sparkling wine for mimosas and cocktails.
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High (13.5 to 14.5 Percent) White: Australian Chardonnay, California Chardonnay, California Pinot Gris, California Sauvignon Blanc, California Viognier, Chilean Chardonnay, French Sauternes, South African Chenin Blanc.
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Blush wine (or rosé) is a pink hued wine with two French variations – Vin Gris and Saignee. During the Vin Gris process, the black grapes are skinned, lightly pressed and fermented to create a sweet, pale pink wine.
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['Shiraz ~15.5% ABV (Australia)', 'Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre 15.5% ABV (California and Australia)', 'Zinfandel up to 16% ABV (California)', 'Late Harvest Dessert Wine 15–17% ABV.', 'Sherry 15–20% ABV (Spain)', 'Port and Tawny Port ~20% ABV (Portugal)', 'Banyuls and Maury ~20% ABV (France)', 'Madeira ~20% ABV (Portugal)']