White - Mount Benson

Mount Benson is a unique coastal geographical indication situated approximately 300 kilometres from Adelaide and halfway b… etween the historic townships of Kingston SE and Robe in the south-east of South Australia. As part of the greater Limestone Coast wine region, Mount Benson is cousin to other well-known winegrowing regions including Coonawarra, Padthaway, Wrattonbully, Penola, Mount Gambier and Robe. With the region’s first grapes planted in the 1980s, the local farmers were well attuned
White - Mount Benson
Filter by
Bottle Price
Sub Region
  1. 1 item Abruzzo Multi Regional
  2. 69 items Adelaide Hills
  3. 4 items Anjou
  4. 1 item Asti
  5. 1 item Bannockburn
  6. 24 items Barossa Valley
  7. 3 items Batard-Montrachet
  8. 3 items Beaujolais
  9. 4 items Beaune
  10. 30 items Beechworth
  11. 1 item Bordeaux
  12. 11 items Bourgogne
  13. 1 item Bourgogne Aligote
  14. 1 item Bourgogne Hautes-Cotes de Nuits
  15. 3 items Burgundy Multi Regional
  16. 7 items Canberra District
  17. 1 item Cava
  18. 78 items Chablis
  19. 10 items Chablis Grand Cru
  20. 13 items Chablis Premier Cru
  21. 20 items Chassagne-Montrachet
  22. 1 item Chevalier-Montrachet
  23. 110 items Clare Valley
  24. 28 items Coal River
  25. 1 item Condrieu
  26. 10 items Coonawarra
  27. 15 items Corton-Charlemagne
  28. 15 items Cote de Beaune
  29. 2 items Cote de Beaune Blanc
  30. 4 items Cowra
  31. 1 item Cromwell
  32. 7 items Derwent Valley
  33. 33 items Eden Valley
  34. 5 items Etna
  35. 10 items Frankland River
  36. 5 items Friuli Grave
  37. 1 item Friuli Isonzo
  38. 1 item Gavi or Cortese di Gavi
  39. 36 items Geelong
  40. 11 items Geographe
  41. 1 item Gevrey-Chambertin
  42. 9 items Gippsland
  43. 1 item Goulburn Valley
  44. 7 items Grampians
  45. 5 items Graves
  46. 20 items Great Southern
  47. 8 items Heathcote
  48. 13 items Henty
  49. 9 items Hermitage
  50. 2 items Hilltops
  51. 137 items Hunter Valley
  52. 6 items Kamptal
  53. 10 items King Valley
  54. 1 item Koshu
  55. 1 item Kremstal
  56. 1 item Kumeu
  57. 4 items Langhe
  58. 2 items Langhorne Creek
  59. 1 item Lima
  60. 15 items Macedon Ranges
  61. 4 items Macon
  62. 2 items Macon-Villages
  63. 127 items Margaret River
  64. 2 items Marsannay
  65. 8 items Martinborough
  66. 31 items McLaren Vale
  67. 2 items Medoc
  68. 1 item Mercurey
  69. 36 items Meursault
  70. 5 items Monterey
  71. 10 items Montrachet
  72. 51 items Mornington Peninsula
  73. 1 item Mount Benson
  74. 2 items Mount Gambier
  75. 5 items Mount Lofty Ranges
  76. 1 item Mudgee
  77. 8 items Multi Regional
  78. 10 items Murray Darling
  79. 4 items Napa County
  80. 4 items New England
  81. 4 items None
  82. 3 items North East
  83. 1 item North West Tasmania
  84. 2 items Nuits-Saint-Georges
  85. 9 items Orange
  86. 1 item Orvieto
  87. 8 items Padthaway
  88. 9 items Pessac-Leognan
  89. 8 items Petit Chablis
  90. 3 items Picpoul de Pinet
  91. 1 item Pouilly-Fuisse
  92. 3 items Pouilly-Fume
  93. 26 items Puligny-Montrachet
  94. 3 items Pyrenees
  95. 2 items Rias Baixas
  96. 2 items Riverina
  97. 1 item Riverland
  98. 3 items Rully
  99. 2 items Rutherglen
  100. 9 items Saint-Aubin
  101. 2 items Saint-Emilion
  102. 1 item Saint-Romain
  103. 3 items Saint-Veran
  104. 12 items Sancerre
  105. 4 items Santa Barbara
  106. 2 items Santa Cruz Mountains
  107. 1 item Santa Ynez Valley
  108. 3 items Sauternes
  109. 1 item Savigny-les-Beaune
  110. 12 items Soave
  111. 33 items Sonoma County
  112. 4 items Swan District
  113. 6 items Tamar Valley
  114. 2 items Toriibira
  115. 4 items Toscana IGT
  116. 1 item Touraine
  117. 1 item Trebbiano d'Abruzzo
  118. 11 items Tumbarumba
  119. 5 items Upper Goulburn
  120. 1 item Valdeorras
  121. 1 item Valpolicella
  122. 1 item Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi
  123. 2 items Vin de Savoie
  124. 14 items Vouvray
  125. 5 items Wachau
  126. 1 item Wahgunyah
  127. 2 items Waiheke Island
  128. 2 items Waipara Valley
  129. 2 items Wairau Valley
  130. 1 item Waitaki Valley
  131. 4 items Wanaka
  132. 2 items Willamette Valley
  133. 2 items Wrattonbully
  134. 145 items Yarra Valley
  135. 3 items Bendigo NZ
  136. 1 item Malleco Valley
  137. 5 items Malleco
Sustainability
More Filters Less Filters
View as Grid List

1 Item

per page
Set Descending Direction
    • James Halliday
      95 points
    Wangolina 'A Series' Gruner Veltliner 2020
    • Variety Gruner Veltliner
    • Vintage 2020
    • Brand Wangolina
    • Cellaring Drink Now
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
    Wangolina 'A Series' Gruner Veltliner 2020
    "This is the third vintage of Grüner Veltliner, an Austrian variety that we ha..."
    $28.00
    Add to Wish List
View as Grid List

1 Item

per page
Set Descending Direction

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.

 

Never want to miss out? Allow Notifications to hear more from us

Remind me later

Thank you! Please check your email inbox to confirm.

Oops! Notifications are disabled.