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Gary Walsh94 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Adelina Wines
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 11.2% Alcohol
Adelina Watervale Riesling 2023"This wine offers a delightful array of flavors, showcasing vibrant green appl..."$28.00 -
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- Variety Semillon
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Andrew Thomas
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 11.8% Alcohol
Andrew Thomas 'Braemore' Semillon 2022"Sourced from one of the Hunter Valley’s most celebrated Semillon vineyards, t..."$35.00 -
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Kasia Sobiesiak90 points
- Variety Albarino
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Briar Ridge
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.1% Alcohol
Briar Ridge Albarino 2022"To find Briar Ridge winery you'll need to venture out into the Hunter Valley ..."$31.99 -
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- Variety Fiano
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Briar Ridge
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Briar Ridge Fiano 2021"Briar Ridge Fiano 2021 is an exceptional white wine that is sure to delight y..."$29.99 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Cannonball Wines
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Cannonball Sonoma Chardonnay 2021"Yellow apple, pear, pineapple, and lemon drop fruit lead on the nose and are ..."$34.99 -
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James Suckling90 points
- Variety Pinot Grigio
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Italo Cescon
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Cescon 'Vino Dellamicizia' Friuli Doc Pinot Grigio 2023"Classic Italian Pinot Grigio - our best selling imported white wine. Made by ..."$29.99 -
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Decanter92 points
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Sam Kim94 points
- Variety Picpoul
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Chateau Font-Mars
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Chateau Font-Mars Picpoul De Pinet 2022"Picpoul de Pinet is located in the Languedoc region in the south of France. I..."$28.99 -
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- Variety Sauvignon Blanc
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Churton
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Churton Sauvignon Blanc 2023"From site selection and biodynamic practices through to low intervention wine..."$31.99 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand None
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Corduroy Mansfield Chardonnay 2021"A truly remarkable Chardonnay that embodies elegance, depth, and character, C..."$45.00 -
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Winepilot90 points
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Aaron Brasher90 points
- Variety Pinot Gris
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Corryton Burge
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Corryton Burge Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2022"Fruit driven Pinot Gris with great balance of acid and length on the palate. ..."$28.00 -
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Winepilot94 points
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Mike Bennie91 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Corryton Burge
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Corryton Burge Eden Valley Riesling 2022"An approachable fruit driven style with good acid and backbone. Sourced fr..."$28.00 -
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Alistair Cooper92 points
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Sam Kim4.5 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Cote Des Sommets
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Cote Des Sommets Chardonnay 2022"Wonderfully intense nose boasting a great deal of complexity: white peach, ri..."$26.99 -
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- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Crawford River
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Crawford River Strata Riesling 2023"Citrus leaning towards the Myer lemon and Clementine spectrum are the driving..."$37.99 -
- Variety Gruner Veltliner
- Vintage 2023
- Brand CRFT Wines
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
CRFT Gruner Veltliner Kuitpo K1 Vineyard 2023"Planted in the ancient soils of the K1 Vineyard, Gruner Veltliner has found a..."$30.00 -
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James Suckling96 points
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Mike Bennie94 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc
- Vintage 2011
- Brand Dog Point
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Dog Point 'Section 94' Sauvignon Blanc 2011"Section 94 is one of the world’s most distinct wines, and regularly named New..."$39.99 -
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- Variety Sauvignon Blanc
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Dog Point
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2023"Classic strong citrus characters with lemon and grapefruit prominent, complim..."$31.99 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Domaine De Rochemure
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Domaine De Rochemure Beaujolais Blanc 2023"Phillipe has been at the head of the 10-hectare family estate perched on the ..."$44.99 -
- Variety White Blends
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Domaine Simha
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Simha Paysan Fleur Sauvage Tasmania 2022"METHOD NATUREL Handmade in small terracotta amphorae. Wild fermented on ski..."$33.99 -
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James Suckling93 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Dr. Loosen
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 8.0% Alcohol
Dr Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett 2020"The Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett reveals aromas of ripe ap..."$40.00 -
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Huon Hooke95 points
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James Halliday94 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Duke's Vineyard
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.1% Alcohol
Duke's Frankland River Riesling 2022"Sourced from one of the great sites in Frankland, Swinney Vineyard, we are ec..."$37.99 -
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Erin Larkin95+ points
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Huon Hooke95 points
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Ray Jordan97 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Duke's Vineyard
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.1% Alcohol
Duke's Magpie Hill Reserve Riesling 2022"This was a year of balance and finesse with ample plushness and generosity, r..."$42.99 -
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Sam Kim96 points
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Campbell Mattin94 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Steve Wiblin’s Erin Eyes Wines
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Erin Eyes 'Pride Of Erin Reserve' Riesling 2023"Pride of Erin is Steve Wiblin's top Riesling. Sourced from Sevenhill, this co..."$29.99 -
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Cameron Douglas94 points
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Bob Campbell MW93 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Escarpment
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.1% Alcohol
Escarpment Martinborough Chardonnay 2022"100% grown from Wairarapa fruit in an accurate reflection of the district’s u..."$45.00 -
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James Suckling92 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Felton Road
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Felton Road Dry Riesling 2023"Riesling from Block 2 of The Elms vineyard was hand-picked then carefully who..."$44.99 -
White Wine
White wine is made from white or light-colored grape varieties. Unlike red wine, the juice from white grapes is not in contact with the grape skins during fermentation, which is why white wine is typically a pale yellow or straw color. Some of the most common types of white wine include Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, and Pinot Grigio. The flavors of white wine can range from fruity and floral to mineral and tangy, depending on the grape variety and winemaking methods used. White wine is typically chilled before serving and is often paired with lighter foods such as fish, chicken, and salads.
White wines can also be oaked or unoaked, oaked white wines have been aged in oak barrels which gives the wine a creamy, buttery, vanilla notes. Whereas unoaked white wines are aged in stainless steel tanks which gives the wine a crisp and fresh taste. Some white wines are also fermented or aged in contact with their own lees (dead yeast cells) which gives the wine a fuller body and more complex aromas.
Different regions also have their signature white wines, for instance, white wine from Burgundy region of France is known for its Chardonnay grape variety which gives the wine a rich, complex, and buttery notes, whereas white wine from Alsace region of France is known for its Riesling grape variety which gives the wine a floral, mineral, and tangy notes.
White wine can be made using a variety of techniques and methods, each of which can affect the final taste and quality of the wine. For example, some winemakers use "skin contact" techniques to extract more flavor and color from the grapes. This is done by leaving the juice in contact with the grape skins for a short period of time before fermenting. This can add more body and texture to the wine, as well as a subtle color change. On the other hand, some winemakers use "sur lie" aging to give the wine a creamier texture and more complex aromas. Sur lie aging refers to the practice of leaving the wine on its lees (dead yeast cells) for an extended period of time, which can add complexity and depth to the wine's aroma and flavor.
The alcohol content of white wine can vary, but it is typically around 11-14% alcohol by volume (ABV). Some white wines, particularly those from warmer regions or those made using certain techniques, can have a higher alcohol content. For example, some Chardonnay wines produced in Napa Valley, California can reach up to 15% alcohol by volume.
The flavor and aroma of white wine can be influenced by many factors, including the grape variety, the terroir (soil, climate, and topography) of the vineyard, and the winemaking techniques used. For example, a Chardonnay from a cool climate region will have a high acidity and crisp flavors, while a Chardonnay from a warm climate region will have a higher alcohol content, a more full-bodied texture, and a more tropical fruit profile.
Some white wines are best consumed young and fresh, while others are meant to be aged for several years. For example, Sauvignon Blanc is typically consumed young, while a white Burgundy made from Chardonnay grapes can be aged for several years.
Some white wines are meant to be enjoyed as aperitif, while others are meant to be enjoyed with food. Aperitif wines are typically light-bodied, crisp, and dry and are consumed before a meal to stimulate the appetite, while food-friendly wines are typically more full-bodied, complex and can complement or contrast flavors of the food.
White wine can also be sparkling, such as Champagne and Prosecco, which are made using the traditional method of secondary fermentation in the bottle. Sparkling wines are typically made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes and can vary in sweetness, dryness, and effervescence.