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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 -
- Variety Pinot Gris
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Black Cottage
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Black Cottage Pinot Gris 2023""At the Black Cottage, we are dedicated to producing a range of wines full of..."$24.99 -
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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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James Suckling97 points
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Gary Walsh96 points
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Huon Hooke96 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Cullen
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Cullen 'Kevin John' Chardonnay 2023"Grown in the ancient soils of Wilyabrup the wines come from the heart of the ..."$174.99 -
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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 Chardonnay
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Domaine Naturaliste
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Naturaliste 'Artus' Chardonnay 2022"Few wines capture the essence of Margaret River quite like Artus. An artistic..."$54.99 -
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Huon Hooke95 points
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Ray Jordan97 points
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Angus Hughson96 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Domaine Naturaliste
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Naturaliste 'Artus' Chardonnay 2022"Few wines capture the essence of Margaret River quite like Artus. An artistic..."$54.00 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Domaine Naturaliste
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Naturaliste 'Purus' Chardonnay 2022"Purus is a translation of pristine flavours, textures and the climate of sout..."$54.99 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Elephant in the Room
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Elephant In The Room Chardonnay 2022"Pale yellow in colour with a restrained nose of stone fruit and white peach, ..."$14.99 -
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James Halliday'95 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Fighting Gully Road
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Fighting Gully Road Chardonnay 2022"This is a classy Chardonnay. It's tight, mineral and lean yet, bright, vibran..."$52.99 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Frogmore Creek
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Frogmore Creek Chardonnay 2023"Fresh and creamy, this delicious Tasmanian Chardonnay has tasty floral and li..."$36.99 -
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Gary Walsh90 points
- Variety Fiano
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Gibson
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 11.2% Alcohol
Gibson Discovery Road Fiano 2022"Aromas of pineapple and honey melon .The palate displays a soft medium mouthf..."$26.99 -
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- Variety Assyrtiko
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Jim Barry Wines
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Jim Barry Assyrtiko 2023"Made from Australias first Assyrtiko vines. Opens with lifted floral aromatic..."$36.00 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand La Crema
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
La Crema Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2021"The home of La Crema and heart of Sonoma County Wine Country, the Russian Riv..."$69.99 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Ministry of Clouds
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Ministry Of Clouds Derwent Valley Tasmania Chardonnay 2020"A pure and tightly wound wine showing the muscle and intensity of the low yie..."$44.99 -
- Variety Arneis
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Monchiero
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Monchiero Langhe Arneis 2021"Monchiero is nestled in the picturesque commune of Castiglione Falletto in th..."$40.00 -
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James Suckling94 points
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Ray Jordan95 points
- Variety Semillon
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Moss Wood
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Moss Wood Semillon 2022"Colour and condition: Pale to medium straw hue, with green tints; bright con..."$36.99 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Mountadam Vineyards
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Mountadam 'High Eden' Chardonnay 2021"Made using traditional methods; a blend of the exclusive multi-clonal resourc..."$39.99 -
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Tyson Stelzer94 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Mountadam Vineyards
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Mountadam Eden Valley Chardonnay 2022"Made using traditional methods, a blend of the exclusive multi-clonal resourc..."$28.00 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Pepper-Tree
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Pepper Tree Cool Climate Chardonnay 2022"Blend of grapes sourced from Wrattonbully (60%) and Orange (40%). Lifted aro..."$21.99 -
- Variety Pinot Grigio
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Plus & Minus
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 0.0% Alcohol
Plus & Minus Pinot Grigio 2023 Non Alc."Summary: Plus & Minus is a contemporary range of wines developed to be richer..."$12.99 -
- Variety Grillo
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Poggio Anima
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Poggio Anima 'Uriel' Grillo Sicilia DOC 2022"Uriel, the archangel of repentance. Uriel played a very important role in anc..."$21.99
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.