Description

SG Wines Gold Chardonnay – 30 Bottle

Chardonnay comes from a green-skinned grape used to make white wine. Originally, it grew in the Burgundy region of eastern France, but today winemakers grow it all over the world, from England to New Zealand.

The Chardonnay grape has a very neutral flavor, which allows winemakers to create many different styles. For example, it can produce the crisp, mineral-driven wines of Chablis, France, or the fuller, oak-aged New World wines with tropical fruit notes. As it ripens, flavors often include citrus, peach, and melon, while in very warm regions, richer notes like fig, banana, and mango appear.

This kit makes 22.5 L of Chardonnay, which is about 30 bottles or 5 gallons of stunning white wine.

Although the wine is ready in around one week, we highly recommend leaving it to mature longer. This extra time helps develop more complex flavours and deepens the overall taste.

ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS REQUIRED

Included in the kit is a container of concentrated grape juice and sachets of yeast, stabiliser, finings and addback flavours – this improves taste & bouquet. You will need to add additional sugar (approx. 3.5Kg) and also add water.

WHAT EQUIPMENT DO YOU NEED?

This kit contains all the ingredients you’ll need, but you’ll also need the following equipment:

We also recommend the use of a Vinbrite filter to clear wine to a professional standard.

About Chardonnay Wine

Chardonnay is a versatile white wine crafted from the Chardonnay grape, one of the most widely planted and popular grape varieties worldwide.

Key Characteristics:

• Colour: Pale straw to golden yellow
• Flavours: Apple, pear, citrus, tropical fruits (pineapple, melon); oaked versions add vanilla, butter, or toast notes
• Body: Medium to full-bodied
• Acidity: Moderate and balanced with fruitiness
• Style: Unoaked (crisp and fresh) or oaked (rich and creamy)

Regional Differences:

• France (Burgundy/Chablis): Elegant, mineral-driven, sometimes buttery if aged in oak
• California, Australia, New World: Fuller-bodied, fruitier, often oaked with vanilla and spice notes

Food Pairing:
Chardonnay pairs perfectly with:

• Roast chicken or turkey
• Creamy pasta dishes
• Seafood (lobster, crab, scallops)
• Soft cheeses like brie or camembert

Thanks to its versatility, Chardonnay suits both casual drinking and fine dining experiences.