Best Value
Winesmiths Premium Chardonnay 2000ml
SA
$7.94per 750ml equivalent
$127.00 for 6 × 2L
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Wine & food pairing
What to eat with Chardonnay
From lean and mineral (Chablis) to rich and creamy (Margaret River, Yarra Valley). Modern Aussie Chardonnay uses much less oak than in the 1990s, so it is fresher and more food-friendly.
Think: roast chicken, seafood, creamy sauces and butter.
Classic matches
Dishes where Chardonnay is our number one pick.
Roast chickenModern Aussie Chardonnay has the weight for roast chicken without the heavy oak of old.
White fishLighter, modern Chardonnay suits barramundi with crispy skin or a butter sauce.
Creamy pastaCreamy texture with fresh acidity. Matches carbonara and alfredo.
Moreton Bay bugsGrilled bugs in garlic butter are a perfect match for modern Aussie Chardonnay.
ScallopsA fresh, lightly oaked Chardonnay matches the caramelised sear.
CrabRich, sweet crab meat suits Chardonnay’s creamy texture.
RisottoCreamy and rich, it matches the parmesan and butter.
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Serve it at
10 to 12°C. Too cold hides the flavour.
Glass
A wide white wine glass.
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About Chardonnay with food
From lean and mineral (Chablis) to rich and creamy (Margaret River, Yarra Valley). Modern Aussie Chardonnay uses much less oak than in the 1990s, so it is fresher and more food-friendly.
Chardonnay appears on 19 of our 80 food pairing pages, and it’s the first pick for 7 of them. The wines above are chosen for value from live prices at the Australian retailers we compare, refreshed every 4 hours.
Questions
What food goes with Chardonnay?
Chardonnay is at its best with roast chicken, white fish, creamy pasta and moreton bay bugs. Roast chicken, seafood, creamy sauces and butter: that’s the rule of thumb.
What temperature should Chardonnay be served at?
10 to 12°C. Too cold hides the flavour. A wide white wine glass.
What’s a good-value Chardonnay right now?
Winesmiths Premium Chardonnay 2000ml is one of the best-value picks at $7.94 a bottle from Cellars. We compare 632 Chardonnay wines, from $7.94, and check prices every 4 hours.
