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- Variety Pinot Gris
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Ocean Eight
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Ocean Eight Pinot Gris 2023"Lean, bright & tight, the palate shows balance between fresh citrus intensity..."$31.99 -
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Gary Walsh94 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Onannon
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Onannon Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay 2023"Aromas of grapefruit and nectarine with pleasing mineral lift of struck match..."$39.99 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2012
- Brand Prancing Horse Wines
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Prancing Horse Reserve Chardonnay 2012"Prancing Horse Estate has been organic since its early days, 15 years ago, an..."$119.99 -
- Variety Pinot Gris
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Scorpo Wines
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Scorpo ‘Pinsanto’ Late Harvest Pinot Gris 2018"Paul Scorpo produces some truly superb fruit from his meticulously planted vi..."$34.99 -
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Ray Jordan95 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Secret Deals
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.8% Alcohol
Secret Deal MO Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay 2019"A great year across the Mornington Peninsula has given this wine extra fruit ..."$28.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Gris
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Avani Wines
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Avani 'Amrit' Skins Pinot Gris 2018"Incredible skin contact Gris - amazing to see such quality at the price. Brin..."$31.99 -
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Campbell Mattin95 points
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Huon Hooke95 points
- Variety Savagnin
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Crittenden
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 15.8% Alcohol
Crittenden Cri de Coeur Savagnin 2016"Brassy golden to look at, this hits you with a big whack of sherry-like notes..."$72.99 -
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Ned Goodwin MW93 points
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Huon Hooke91 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Crittenden
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Crittenden Kangerong Chardonnay 2018"Although a short stone’s throw is all that separates the two chardonnay block..."$41.99 -
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Nick Butler93 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Crittenden
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.4% Alcohol
Crittenden Peninsula Chardonnay 2018"A bright and elegant young chardonnay. Minerals and grapefruit lead the nose,..."$29.99 -
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Campbell Mattin93 points
- Variety Pinot Gris
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Crittenden
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Crittenden Peninsula Pinot Gris 2019"Hand harvested, whole bunch pressed and wild yeast fermentation. Following fe..."$29.99 -
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Ned Goodwin MW95 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Crittenden
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Crittenden Zumma Chardonnay 2018"This is Crittenden's flagship Chardonnay, and apart from being complex and de..."$52.99 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Dexter Wines
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Dexter Black Label Chardonnay 2020"Tod and Debbie Dexter planted their vineyard in Merricks, Mornington Peninsul..."$86.00 -
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James Halliday97 points
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Gary Walsh95 points
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Huon Hooke94 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Dexter Wines
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Dexter Chardonnay 2020"Tod and Debbie Dexter planted their vineyard in Merricks, Mornington Peninsul..."$39.99 -
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Mike Bennie96+ points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Garagiste
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Garagiste 'Le Stagiaire' Riesling 2018"Barnaby Flanders created the Garagiste label following his amicable split wit..."$28.00 -
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Campbell Mattin92 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Garagiste
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Garagiste Merricks Chardonnay 2017"Drawn from the south-facing Merricks Grove vineyard, where the grey sandy loa..."$42.99 -
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Campbell Mattin94 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Garagiste
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Garagiste Terre Maritime Chardonnay 2017"Deep aromatics - spiced pear, grilled fennel and aniseed, with white floral o..."$63.99 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Garagiste
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Garagiste Terre Maritime Chardonnay 2022"The Garagiste Terre Maritime Chardonnay 2022 is an exceptional wine that will..."$80.00 -
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Jane Faulkner93 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Kooyong
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Koooyong Estate Chardonnay 2019"The wine is a bright green/straw in colour and opens with notes of gun flint,..."$41.99 -
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Campbell Mattin92 points
- Variety Pinot Gris
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Kooyong
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Kooyong Beurrot Pinot Gris 2019"A consistently excellent pinot gris that must rank as one of Australia's best..."$29.99 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Kooyong
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Kooyong Clonale Chardonnay 2019"Attractive citrus scents combine with blossoming white flowers and honeysuckl..."$31.99 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Ocean Eight
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Ocean Eight 'Verve' Chardonnay 2018"The bouquet is an intriguing combination of citrus fruits with some mineralit..."$41.99 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Ocean Eight
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Ocean Eight 'Verve' Chardonnay 2019"The bouquet is an intriguing combination of citrus fruits with some mineralit..."$41.99 -
- Variety Pinot Gris
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Ocean Eight
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Ocean Eight Pinot Gris 2016"One of the top Pinot Gris in Victoria"$35.00 -
- Variety Pinot Gris
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Ocean Eight
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Ocean Eight Pinot Gris 2019"Lean, bright & tight, the palate shows balance between fresh citrus intensity..."$28.90
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.