How to Use chardonnay in a Sentence

chardonnay

noun
  • Chablis, where chardonnay thrives on a knife’s edge of cool climate acidity, were riper than normal.
    Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 25 July 2024
  • In the new chardonnay block of the vineyard, the plants are just three years old and weigh around five pounds.
    Katina Zentz, baltimoresun.com, 13 Sep. 2021
  • The chardonnay is also notable, and the view may just be worth the trip alone.
    The Oregonian/oregonlive, OregonLive.com, 26 Jan. 2018
  • So no need to label the Chablis as chardonnay and the Vouvray as chenin blanc.
    Eric Asimov, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2018
  • Around this time, guests like the sauvignon blanc, chardonnay and rose wines.
    Jane Stueckemann, Houston Chronicle, 7 June 2019
  • His mastery shows in this blend of 72% pinot noir and 28% chardonnay.
    Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 22 Dec. 2021
  • The chardonnays and sparkling wines are top-notch and reasonably priced.
    Washington Post, 15 May 2020
  • The hillside is planted in pinot noir and chardonnay grapes.
    Jeastman, oregonlive, 7 July 2023
  • The hillside is planted in Pinot noir and chardonnay grapes.
    oregonlive, 30 Sep. 2022
  • The two took a walk through the vines with a bottle of chardonnay, according to The Wall Street Journal.
    NBC News, 10 July 2018
  • But don’t expect the soft, oaky or buttery chardonnay you may be used to at this price.
    Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 27 July 2023
  • The last of my Costco boxed wine chardonnay goes into my glass.
    Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 17 Nov. 2022
  • This will be an evening filled with white wines and some chardonnay, pinot blanc, marsanne, grenache blanc and falanghina.
    Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 8 Nov. 2017
  • Our colors are shades of cabernet and chardonnay, deep greens and bronzes.
    Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 5 Nov. 2023
  • Beachgoers will find chardonnay sunblock and totes for sale, and a crate of records is up for grabs in the back.
    Diti Kohli, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Aug. 2022
  • The most casual wine drinkers know the big players are chardonnay and pinot noir.
    Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2020
  • Here are three whites that meet that requirement: a chardonnay from France, and blends from Italy and Spain.
    Michael Austin, chicagotribune.com, 12 Sep. 2017
  • The list includes a vibrant chardonnay from Italy and a deep, savory red from France.
    Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2022
  • While soft on the mouth, this will appeal to those who enjoy a sweeter chardonnay.
    Tan Vinh and Owen Bargreen, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Dec. 2022
  • Ayala also makes a rosé and an all-chardonnay blanc de blancs.
    Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 11 Dec. 2020
  • This smooth and full bottle of chardonnay is both dry and tart with a refreshing zip.
    Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 16 Aug. 2022
  • There is also a nice Rough Day cabernet sauvignon, but it’s this chardonnay that is the standout of the line.
    Washington Post, 23 Dec. 2020
  • The Stanley Ranch Vineyard is planted to chardonnay and pinot noir.
    Mary Orlin, The Mercury News, 20 May 2017
  • Matt Vuylsteke says four more acres of pinot noir and a small amount of chardonnay will be planted on the Swede Hill site in the near future.
    Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 17 Oct. 2020
  • The best wines to pair with popcorn range from a racy sparkling to a minerally chardonnay.
    Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Yes, a creamy chardonnay or dry cider will work, but hey, if there's ever a day to drink a Harp's or Guinness, this is it.
    Meredith Deeds Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 10 Mar. 2021
  • Afterwards, there's a round, very long sense of its chardonnay.
    Peter Mikelbank, PEOPLE.com, 27 June 2022
  • The wine was the Schramsberg 1969 Blanc de Blancs, a blend of chardonnay and pinot blanc made in the traditional champagne method.
    Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2022
  • Bonnie paired it with a glass of chardonnay, while Bob ordered a Blondie, which is a frozen slushie cocktail.
    Kynala Phillips, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Pinot noir, often picked too early, also lacked the necessary ripeness, but the chardonnay saved the day, or rather, the year.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024

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