"You can't beat a nice glass of Chardonnay after a really long hard day". Ever since the 1990's, Chardonnay, pronounced 'shar-doe-nay', is one of the most popular of wine types. It's such a versatile wine grape and its aroma and flavour depend on where it's grown in. For example, if grown in cooler climates, the flavours would range from apple to lime, and if grown in a warmer climate, it would taste of tropical fruits. The containment of the wine also influences its taste. When it's barrelled in oak, Chardonnay obtains the rich flavours of honey and butter. If its barrelled in stainless steel, it retails a more mineral flavour and comes off as more fresh on your palate. It is quite hard to find a diverse range of Chardonnay wines in Sri Lanka, but thanks to places like Keells Super, you can find good brands like Tall Horse.
Chardonnay is simply amazing with seafood, and this is just perfect given that Sri Lanka has a range of delicious seafood dishes to choose from like hot butter cuttlefish.