Things You'll Need:
- Internet Connection
- Notebook and Pen
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Step 1
Chardonnays should be given cold. This is because tastes of chardonnays that are at room temperature tend to become more distinct than the food that you are currently eating. So if you want to tone down the flavor of chardonnay, or to at least match it with the food that you are currently eating, make sure that they are chilled before you even pour them in glasses.
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Step 2
Search for chardonnays based on the region. There are different places that manufacture the best chardonnays in the world. These include Chile, South Africa, France, United States, as well as Argentina. However, because of certain factors such as weather, the types of grapes they produce totally differ. For example, if you like chardonnays that are less fruity in taste or those that can balance the fruit and the non-fruit aspects of the chardonnays, you should go for those that are being manufactured in France. California chardonnays, meanwhile, taste more like fruit, which can be ideal for those who aren’t really comfortable on drinking wines.
Also, if you’re seeking higher-quality kinds of wines, it may be best to pick those that are currently manufactured by the subregions of these countries. Hence, select chardonnays that come from Carneros, not just in California. -
Step 3
Conduct a blind test taste. Because there are too many types of chardonnays available, you should also know that there are different flavors of them. If you like your wine to be less complex, then you must settle for younger ones than the vintage varieties. Normally, fruity chardonnays taste like melon, lemon, pineapple, or even pear. The balanced wines are those where wood and oak influences supersede fruit flavors.
If you want to have an idea as to what taste you like, you can conduct your own blind taste test. What you can do is choose at least 3 different kinds of chardonnays. Cover your eyes with a blindfold, and then start tasting each of the wine. However, you have to make sure that you clean your taste buds before proceeding to each of the bottles. You don’t like to jeopardize your decision simply because tastes mix. -
Step 4
Pair your chardonnays with the most delectable food. Only drinking chardonnays can be a boring thing to do, and it doesn’t allow you to fully appreciate its taste. Thus, when you’re thinking of purchasing chardonnays, make sure too that you include your favorite pasta or shellfish in your menu. Those that are fruitier can go marvelously with poultry such as chicken as well as fish. Keep in mind, though, that the real key to pairing your chardonnay with food is to experiment. It’s going to be a trial-and-error process, but it’s going to be worth it. Besides, it’s real fun.
