Tag: Wine regions

According to winemakers and sommeliers, a single Chardonnay can range from high-acid and citrusy to low-acid and buttery depending on its origin and production. This wide spectrum of styles shows that the question, "Is Chardonnay wine very acidic?" does not have a simple yes-or-no answer.

With an annual production exceeding 300,000 tonnes in New Zealand alone, Sauvignon Blanc is one of the world's most widely planted white wine grapes. This article explores whether it lives up to its reputation as a dry, light-bodied, and highly acidic wine.

The Alcohol by Volume (ABV) for unfortified wine can range from 5.5% to 16%, with the average hovering around 12%. A wine at 14% ABV is therefore considered strong, placing it at the higher end of this scale. This higher alcohol content significantly influences the wine's taste, body, and mouthfeel.