chardonnay

/ˌʃɑrdəˈneɪ/
noun
  1. A type of white wine made from the Chardonnay grape, often described as dry and full-bodied.
    • This chardonnay has a buttery flavor with hints of vanilla.
    • She ordered a glass of chilled chardonnay with her fish dinner.
    • They visited a vineyard in California that specializes in chardonnay.
  2. The green-skinned grape variety used to make Chardonnay wine.
    • Chardonnay is one of the most widely planted grape varieties in the world.
    • The vineyard's chardonnay vines are over thirty years old.
    • The chardonnay grapes were harvested in early September.
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