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Key regions
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Pairings
Chardonnay - Semillon is a white blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Various, Australia.
The wines show full body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to tropical fruit, nut, straw, waxy and tropical.
It is planted most seriously in Australia, Argentina and South Africa.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm climates.
At the table it suits grilled barramundi, roast chicken with thyme, sautéed mushrooms on polenta, marinated white anchovies and patatas bravas.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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grilled barramundi
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roast chicken with thyme
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sautéed mushrooms on polenta
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marinated white anchovies
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patatas bravas
Bottles to look for.
- Badgers Creek Chardonnay - Semillon, Australia
- Bressia Lagrima Canela, Tupungato, Argentina
- Casa Madero Montevina Blanco, Parras Valley, Mexico
- Casa Silva Chardonnay-Semillon, Colchagua Valley, Chile
- Coral Reef Chardonnay - Semillon, Australia
- De Bortoli DB Family Selection Semillon - Chardonnay, Riverina, Australia
- De Bortoli Sacred Hill Semillon - Chardonnay, South Eastern Australia
- Fox Grove Chardonnay - Semillon, Australia
Chardonnay - Semillon: common questions
01.What does Chardonnay - Semillon taste like?+
Chardonnay - Semillon tastes of tropical fruit, nut, straw, waxy and tropical. The wines show full body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Chardonnay - Semillon from?+
Chardonnay - Semillon originates in Various, Australia.
03.Where is Chardonnay - Semillon grown?+
The key regions for Chardonnay - Semillon are Australia, Argentina and South Africa.
04.What food pairs with Chardonnay - Semillon?+
Pour it with grilled barramundi, roast chicken with thyme, sautéed mushrooms on polenta, marinated white anchovies and patatas bravas.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Australia.