The senior director of strategic accounts with Oracle Corporation’s software division, Antoine Chaya is an experienced information technology professional who earned his postgraduate degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Outside of his career, Antoine Chaya maintains a number of interests, including Napa Valley wine.
Although many grape varieties grow in California’s Napa Valley thanks to its considerable variations in elevation, temperature, and soil type, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon are the most popular. Originally grown in Bordeaux, France, the Cabernet Sauvignon grape is now grown across the world. It is characterized by its high tannin content, which results in a wine that is very dry and rich. Due to its mix of dark fruit flavors, it pairs best with red meats.
Comparatively, the region’s most popular white wine, Chardonnay, is also dry, though its flavor is often oakier with a mix of tree and citrus fruit. Depending on the vinification process, Chardonnay is categorized as crisp, oaky, or elegant; those in the last category are notable for a lighter oak flavor and buttery texture.
Although many grape varieties grow in California’s Napa Valley thanks to its considerable variations in elevation, temperature, and soil type, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon are the most popular. Originally grown in Bordeaux, France, the Cabernet Sauvignon grape is now grown across the world. It is characterized by its high tannin content, which results in a wine that is very dry and rich. Due to its mix of dark fruit flavors, it pairs best with red meats.
Comparatively, the region’s most popular white wine, Chardonnay, is also dry, though its flavor is often oakier with a mix of tree and citrus fruit. Depending on the vinification process, Chardonnay is categorized as crisp, oaky, or elegant; those in the last category are notable for a lighter oak flavor and buttery texture.
