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The History of Chardonnay has been extensively researched using DNA profiling by Dr. Carole Meredith. She discovered that Chardonnay is a member of the Pinot family. She also proved that Chardonnay grapes are a cross between the Pinot family and a very old and nearly extinct grape variety called Gouais Blanc.
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One man in Australia changed the course of history for Chardonnay. In 1967 Murray Tyrrell jumped the barb- wire fence to 'liberate' Chardonnay cuttings from Penfolds experimental HVD vineyard.
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Chardonnay is a small village in the heart of the Cote Mâconnais halfway between Chalon-sur-Saone and Macon and is probably the most famous place in the world you've never heard of!! It dates from 988AD and it's most obvious claim to fame is the grape variety that originated here. ... Chardonnay & Le Chardon History...
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Chardonnay - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Chardonnay Enters the New World ... Chardonnay Flourishes in South Africa ... the history of pinotage...
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Chablis can only be made from Chardonnay grapes. Wines must be created from the noble varieties, proven over centuries to grow perfectly in This Exact Spot of ground. Gouais Blanc? Hah! That reject from the grape-line was banned completely in France. ... History of Wine...
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ZDF Wines - Napa Valley Winery, California featuring Chardonnay, Cabernet, and Pinot Noir. New Release! 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2002 Reserve Chardonnay, The deLeuze family continues to produce wines with a personal, hands-on approach.....
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Unsure of what varieties would do best in this unproven climate, they explored a broad range of wines and had hopes to capitalize on the growing demand for Chardonnay.
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Nestled in the rolling hills of western Sonoma County, the Russian River/Green Valley appellation is a perfect microclimate for growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Only 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean and 50 miles north of San Francisco, the site is influenced by the sea's cooling breezes and drifting fog.
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Food Wine Travel History - First hand reviews of food, wine, travel to exciting places and historic sites including photos, tips, restaurants, books, cds ... FIRST HAND REVIEWS ; INTERESTING PLACES...GREAT FOOD...FINE WINES...AND THE HISTORY ; WHICH LINKS THEM TOGETHER...
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