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Chardonnay - Sauvignon - Semillon is a white blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Margaret River, Australia.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for tropical fruits, herbs, nut, straw, grassy and herbaceous.
The regions that matter for it are Margaret River, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Uco Valley and Great Southern.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm climates.
At the table it suits marinated white anchovies, sake-steamed scallops and paprika-rubbed grilled chicken.
The structure.
Where it grows.
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Margaret River
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Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
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Uco Valley
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Great Southern
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Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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marinated white anchovies
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sake-steamed scallops
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paprika-rubbed grilled chicken
Bottles to look for.
- Ashbourne 'Sandstone', Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, South Africa
- Bodegas Escorihuela Gascon The President's Blend Blanco, Uco Valley, Argentina
- Carlei Estate Tre Bianchi, Port Phillip, Australia
- Crooked River Wines Estate White Blend, South Coast, Australia
- Evans & Tate Classic White, Margaret River, Australia
- Fermoy Estate Fe Classic White, Margaret River, Australia
- Finca Sophenia 'Altosur' Dulce Natural, Gualtallary, Argentina
- Gush Etzion Winery 'Spring River' White, Judean Hills, Israel
Chardonnay - Sauvignon - Semillon: common questions
01.What does Chardonnay - Sauvignon - Semillon taste like?+
Chardonnay - Sauvignon - Semillon tastes of tropical fruits, herbs, nut, straw, grassy and herbaceous. Structurally it lands at medium-full body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Chardonnay - Sauvignon - Semillon from?+
Chardonnay - Sauvignon - Semillon originates in Margaret River, Australia.
03.Where is Chardonnay - Sauvignon - Semillon grown?+
The key regions for Chardonnay - Sauvignon - Semillon are Margaret River, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Uco Valley and Great Southern.
04.What food pairs with Chardonnay - Sauvignon - Semillon?+
Pour it with marinated white anchovies, sake-steamed scallops and paprika-rubbed grilled chicken.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Australia.