How to Use chardonnay in a Sentence

chardonnay

noun
  • Around this time, guests like the sauvignon blanc, chardonnay and rose wines.
    — Jane Stueckemann, Houston Chronicle, 7 June 2019
  • Ayala also makes a rosé and an all-chardonnay blanc de blancs.
    — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 11 Dec. 2020
  • Made of 80% pinot noir and 20% chardonnay.
    — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2025
  • The chardonnay is also notable, and the view may just be worth the trip alone.
    — The Oregonian/oregonlive, OregonLive.com, 26 Jan. 2018
  • Our colors are shades of cabernet and chardonnay, deep greens and bronzes.
    — Emily Strohm, Peoplemag, 5 Nov. 2023
  • The chardonnays and sparkling wines are top-notch and reasonably priced.
    — Washington Post, 15 May 2020
  • Burgundy’s iconic pinot noirs and chardonnays are still safe, for now.
    — Alejandra Borunda, National Geographic, 30 Sep. 2019
  • 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
  • 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
  • Afterwards, there's a round, very long sense of its chardonnay.
    — Peter Mikelbank, PEOPLE.com, 27 June 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
  • This smooth and full bottle of chardonnay is both dry and tart with a refreshing zip.
    — Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 16 Aug. 2022
  • The most casual wine drinkers know the big players are chardonnay and pinot noir.
    — Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2020
  • 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
  • His mastery shows in this blend of 72% pinot noir and 28% chardonnay.
    — Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 22 Dec. 2021
  • The vineyard grows a half-dozen grapes on-site, including chardonnay, cab franc, and pinot gris.
    — Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
  • 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 best wines to pair with popcorn range from a racy sparkling to a minerally chardonnay.
    — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2023
  • So no need to label the Chablis as chardonnay and the Vouvray as chenin blanc.
    — Eric Asimov, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2018
  • Stacey Soloviev using a glass wine thief to sample chardonnay from a barrel.
    — Beth Landman, WSJ, 15 Dec. 2021
  • Santa Cruz Mountains pinot noir and chardonnay will flow freely.
    — Lisa Herendeen, The Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2019
  • For the drink, select either a Pimm’s cocktail or a glass of chardonnay.
    — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The garnacha stays in concrete egg, macabeu in big Stockinger oak vats and chardonnay in small barrels.
    — Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Meanwhile, the chardonnay in the blend adds a bright, refreshing texture.
    — Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 1 May 2026
  • Thanks to this idyllic setup, your pumping al fresco fête isn’t about to break up any time soon—bring on the chardonnay!
    — Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Vibrant with flavors of red berries and currants, this blend of chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot blanc is a wake-up call to your palate.
    — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2022
  • The list includes a vibrant chardonnay from Italy and a deep, savory red from France.
    — Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2022
  • This is a delightful blend of the hybrid grapes vidal blanc and chardonel, with a sploosh of chardonnay for extra body.
    — Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2020
  • The Dough line also includes a chardonnay and a cabernet sauvignon.
    — Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2020
  • 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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