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Mike Bennie95 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Crawford River
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Crawford River Nobel Dry Riesling 2022"Noble Dry was born in 2011, when they left a section of a single block for on..."$66.99 -
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Huon Hooke97 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Crawford River
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Crawford River Riesling 2023"Citrus is the dominant feature throughout this wine, in many guises. Soft, le..."$51.99 -
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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 Riesling
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Crawford River
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Crawford River 'Young Vines' Riesling 2018"This wine is now produced from the grapes off 2 vineyard plantings of younger..."$29.99 -
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James Halliday95 points
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Mike Bennie94 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Crawford River
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Crawford River 'Young Vines' Riesling 2019"This wine is now produced from the grapes off 2 vineyard plantings of younger..."$29.99 -
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James Halliday'95 points
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Mike Bennie94 points
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Huon Hooke93 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Crawford River
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Crawford River 'Young Vines' Riesling 2020"This wine is now produced from the grapes off 2 vineyard plantings of younger..."$29.99 -
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- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 1998
- Brand Crawford River
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Crawford River Nektar Riesling 375ml 1998"Crawford River is very much a family operation. The talented Thomson clan hav..."$29.99 -
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2008
- Brand Crawford River
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Crawford River Reserve Riesling 2008"Still fresh and bright, showing hints of pale green belying its age. Lime cu..."$90.00 -
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Crawford River
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Crawford River Reserve Riesling 2015"Still fresh and bright, showing hints of pale green belying its age. Lime cu..."$90.00 -
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Mike Bennie94 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Crawford River
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Crawford River Strata Riesling 2022"Formerly known as 'Young Vines' Riesling. The fruit for this wine is sourced ..."$40.00 -
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Mike Bennie92 points
- Variety Rose Blend
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Crawford River
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Crawford River Vineyard Series Rose 2023"The fruit for this wine is predominantly Pinot Gris which was purchased from ..."$29.99 -
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James Halliday'96 points
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Huon Hooke92 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Provenance
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Provenance Ballarat Chardonnay 2018"The super elegant wine displays fruit aromas and flavours of white peach, nec..."$50.00 -
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Huon Hooke90 points
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James Halliday'95 points
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Campbell Mattin94 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Provenance
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Provenance Henty Chardonnay 2019"There's a power here, a linear beauty, built around a purity of fruit and str..."$50.00 -
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.