Many Chardonnay grape variants have been named Pinot Chardonnay incorrectly such as the famous white wines from Australia. This confusion results from the genetic unstable clones of these grapes that can vary considerably from the parent. Wine made from the wine grape of the Pinot Chardonnay Wine Grape Vine has a tropical fruit scent with a subtle flavor profile of melons, hazelnuts and a touch of citrus. The flavor of the Pinot Chardonnay grape is so delicate that sometimes even the oak flavor resulting from the fermenting barrels is omnipresent in the Pinot Chardonnay wine.

The Pinot Chardonnay Wine Grape Vine is planted virtually everywhere the world in dry climates warm enough for ripening. Researchers in California did research to show that Chardonnay grapevines resulted from an ancient cross with a genetic mutant from the Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc or Pinot gris family by using DNA profiling. The flavor of Pinot Chardonnay wine is affected by such facters as soil type, climate and vineyard practices. Chardonnay flavored wines vary considerably in effects of length of ripening, grape and cluster size and acidity. The Pinot Chardonnay Wine Grape Vine ripens early and maintains its character better than most other cultivars.