chardonnay

noun

char·don·nay ˌshär-də-ˈnā

often capitalized

: a dry white table wine typically made from a single white grape variety originally grown in France

also : the grape

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web This smooth and full bottle of chardonnay is both dry and tart with a refreshing zip.

Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 16 Aug. 2022 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 On Wednesday's episode, her costars shared their concerns about her relapse at Lisa Rinna's wine tasting party for her new Rinna rosé and chardonnay line.

Dana Feldman, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2022 Afterwards, there's a round, very long sense of its chardonnay.

Peter Mikelbank, PEOPLE.com, 27 June 2022 From the wine list, diners can sip on Martha’s own California chardonnay from 19 Crimes.

Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 16 Aug. 2022 Rapper Nicki Minaj was an early entrant, launching in 2013 her Myx Fusions line, which now features various flavors of Moscato and sangria and lower calorie Italian chardonnay and rosé.

Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2022 These range from the Sonoma County classics of chardonnay and pinot noir, to cabernet sauvignon, zinfandel, and more unusual varietals such as sangiovese, petite verdot and cabernet franc.

Liz Thach, Forbes, 4 May 2022 Simple setups—a blanket, a bottle of chardonnay, a sandwich or two?—these were not.

Leena Kim, Town & Country, 25 Aug. 2022 See More

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