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Variety: French Colombard

Color: White

Other names:

Varietal Notes:

French Colombard is used in California to produce many of the “main stream” neutral whites. It is grown with greater ease in the dry Central Valley and is known for its use as a blending partner or as a favorite in bulk wine manufacturing.

Courtesy Vitis International Variety Catalogue

*Characteristics:**					May produce fresh and crisp wines of varying dryness.
*Aromas/Flavors:**					Fruit, Honey, and Mild spice
Food Pairing:					Seafood, Chicken, other light fair
Aging:**					drink upon release – not known for its ability to age well
Commercial Examples***:
* Character, Aromas, and Flavors of wine produced from the above-mentioned grapes are based upon a general assessment of the variety. Winemaker results will vary. The ability to age is tied directly to the wine's chemical make-up. Aging in the context of a varietal assumes the wines produced can or tend to yield the correct chemical make-up. Winemaker results will vary. * Commercial Examples provided as varietal references for benchmarking. Winemaker results will vary.