Wine of the week
Turning Leaf Chardonnay
Each week, we give you the lowdown on one of the
delicious wines from the Gallo Family Vineyards range.
Week 10: Turning Leaf Chardonnay
Taste profile
This clean and crisp white flaunts fruity nuances of delicious pear and peach layered with tropical, ripe citrus and toasty nutmeg. Mature fruit flavours are supported with balanced sweetness and soft acidity, leading to a creamy texture and a rich, soft mouth feeling.
Food pairing
This tropical fruit flavoured Chardonnay is a perfect partner for rich, creamy fish dishes. Chilled it matches simple chicken or turkey dishes including roasts.
Our top 5 food matches
Why not try the Turning Leaf Chardonnay with one these delicious recipes?
Creamy turkey, broad bean and leek tagliatelle
This dish has a summery feel, with fresh broad beans and leeks.
Kedgeree and pea puree on toast
The fresh pea puree contrasts perfectly with the creamy kedgeree and crunchy toast.
Chicken and sweetcorn pie
This chicken pie is too good to be true, topped with creamy mash, you don't even need to make pastry.
Creamy turkey turnovers
This easy turkey turnover makes great comfort food, extremely satisfying any time of the year.
Salmon, spinach and cream cheese tarts
Quick to make and bake, these salmon tarts with cream cheese and young spinach are both simple and delicious.
Previous wines of the week
Week 1: Gallo Family Vineyards Chardonnay
A crisp medium-bodied white
Week 2: Gallo Family Vineyards White Grenache
A smooth light-bodied rose
Week 3: Gallo Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
A gutsy medium-bodied red
Week 4: Turning Leaf Pinot Grigio
A refreshingly fruity white
Week 5: Turning Leaf Shiraz Rose
A crisp medium-bodied rose
Week 6: Turning Leaf Pinot Noir
A full-textured red
Week 7: Gallo Family Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc
A refreshingly medium-bodied white
Week 8: Gallo Family Vineyards White Zinfandel
A vibrantly fruity rose
Week 9: Gallo Family Vineyards Merlot
A rich medium-bodied red
Week 11: Turning Leaf Cabernet Sauvignon
A beautifully rich red
Week 12: Gallo Family Vineyards Pinot Grigio
A light and fruity white