New world Chardonnay

Article Abstract:

An overview is presented of the production of Chardonnay wine in the New World territories of Australia and California. Now planted in suitable cool regions in Australia, Chardonnay is now being well received while it has become the most widely planted grape in California.

Australia, International trade, Wine industry, Wineries

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Top picks of the new releases

Article Abstract:

Wines are rated on a scale of one to 100, with tasting notes and prices provided. Three are Spectator selections, two are to cellar, ten are best buys and five are highly recommended. A 1994 Spottswoode Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon at $45 is rated 92.

Product/Service Evaluation, Wine, Caymus California Conundrum 1996 (Wine), A. Rafanelli Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 1995 (Wine), Chateau Souverain Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 1995 (Wine), Spottswoode Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1994 (Wine), Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon S.L.V. 1994 (Wine), Domaine Chandon Napa-Sonoma Counties Brut Cuvee 194 NV (Wine), McDowell Mendocino Syrah 1996 (Wine), Dry Creek Clarksburg Chenin Blanc 1996 (Wine), Mediteo Syrah Vin de Pays d'Oc 1996 (Wine), Napa Ridge Central Coast Zinfandel Coastal 1995 (Wine), Remy Pannier Cabernet Franc Rose Vin de Pays du Jardin de la France 1996 (Wine), Lawrence J. Bargetto Central Coast Chardonnay Cypress 1996 (Wine), Pepperwood Grove California Merlot 1996 (Wine), Viala Chardonnay delle Venezie 1996 (Wine), Jean-Claude Boisset Merlot Vin de Pays d'Oc 1996 (Wine), David Bruce Pinot Noir Chalone 1995 (Wine), Swanson Alexis Napa Valley 1995 (Wine), Gilbert Alquier Faugeres Reserve Les Bastides 1995 (Wine), Bellavista Solesine 1994 (Wine), Korbel Sparkling California Le Premier Reserve 1991 (Wine)

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Retooling Chardonnay

Article Abstract:

Select California vintners are profiled, and over 420 recently released Chardonnay wines are rated. Top-scoring wines, best values and smartest buys are rated on a scale of one to 100, with tasting notes and prices provided.

Practice, Vintners

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