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Shanteh Wale96 points
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Huon Hooke93 points
- Variety Chenin Blanc
- Vintage 2022
- Brand MMAD Vineyard
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
MMAD Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2022"An expressive and florally attractive Chenin from some super-old vines in Ble..."$47.99 -
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Gary Walsh94 points
- Variety White Blends
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Yangarra Estate
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Yangarra 'Blanc' 2022"Blanc is the result of years of research and quarantine of the best white var..."$28.00 -
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Andrew Caillard96 points
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James Suckling94 points
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Huon Hooke94 points
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Gary Walsh93 points
- Variety Grenache Blend
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Yangarra Estate
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Yangarra Ovitelli Blanc 2021"Yangarra Ovitelli Blanc 2021 is an exquisite wine that offers a truly captiva..."$65.00 -
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Andrew Caillard97 points
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James Suckling95 points
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Gary Walsh94 points
- Variety Roussanne
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Yangarra Estate
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Yangarra Roux Beaute Roussanne 2021"Yangarra Roux Beaute Roussanne 2021 is an exceptional wine that offers a trul..."$64.99 -
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Stuart Knox93 points
- Variety Chenin Blanc
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Aphelion
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.4% Alcohol
Aphelion Pir Chenin Blanc 2020"Rob works his magic on the pristine fruit from exquisite 50 year old Blewitt ..."$32.99 -
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Ned Goodwin MW91 points
- Variety Fiano
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Bondar Wines
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Bondar Fiano 2020"From James Halliday's Best New Winery in his 2017 Australian Wine Companion. ..."$28.00 -
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Gary Walsh93 points
- Variety Fiano
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Bondar Wines
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Bondar Fiano 2022"From James Halliday's Best New Winery in his 2017 Australian Wine Companion. ..."$28.00 -
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- Variety Chenin Blanc
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Coriole Vineyards
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Coriole Chenin Blanc 2020"It is a classic, traditional Coriole Chenin with a delicate filigree of autum..."$20.99 -
- Variety Chenin Blanc
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Coriole Vineyards
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Coriole Chenin Blanc 2021"It is a classic, traditional Coriole Chenin with a delicate filigree of autum..."$20.99 -
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James Halliday94 points
- Variety Chenin Blanc
- Vintage 2005
- Brand Coriole Vineyards
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Coriole The Optimist Chenin Blanc 2005"Coriole was founded by Hugh and Molly Lloyd 50 years ago, and is still owned ..."$35.00 -
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- Variety Pinot Grigio
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Hugh Hamilton
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Hugh Hamilton Trickster Pinot Grigio 2017"Feather-light, bright and crisp. Orange blossom, white pear and bananas like ..."$17.99 -
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Gary Walsh91 points
- Variety Vermentino
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Mitolo
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Mitolo Jester Vermentino 2020"Jester Vermentino is reminiscent of its Italian counterparts with fresh full ..."$20.99 -
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Campbell Mattin94 points
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James Halliday95 points
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Wine Pilot96 points
- Variety Chenin Blanc
- Vintage 2021
- Brand MMAD Vineyard
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
MMAD Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2021"An expressive and florally attractive Chenin from some super-old vines in Ble..."$48.00 -
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- Variety Verdelho
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Mollydooker
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Mollydooker Summer of 69 Verdelho 2019"Summer of ’69 was inspired by owner Sarah Marquis' birth year. She wanted to ..."$25.00 -
- Variety Viognier
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Mr Riggs
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Mr Riggs Sticky End 2018 375ml"An Italian-passito-style botrytis wine, it was crafted using hand-picked Viog..."$20.00 -
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Stuart Knox93 points
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James Suckling92 points
- Variety Vermentino
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Oliver's Taranga Vineyards
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Oliver'S Taranga Vermentino 2020"A native of Italy, Vermentino is generating a lot of interest in the wine com..."$24.99 -
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James Halliday94 points
- Variety Pinot Grigio
- Vintage 2006
- Brand Primo Estate
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Primo Estate Joseph d'Elena Pinot Grigio 2006"What a fabulous food wine this Joseph Pinot Grigio is. Raging acidity through..."$24.99 -
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- Variety Traminer Riesling
- Vintage 2006
- Brand Primo Estate
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 11.0% Alcohol
Primo Estate Joseph La Magia Botrytis Traminer 2006 375ml"Primo has been working with botrytis since 1981 but this is the first vintage..."$38.01 -
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James Halliday95 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Soul Growers
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Soul Growers Single Vineyard Riesling 2017"Soul Growers stands for everything that is great about the Barossa; shared wi..."$37.99 -
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- Variety White Blends
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Yangarra Estate
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Yangarra 'Blanc' 2020"Blanc is the result of years of research and quarantine of the best white var..."$24.99 -
- Variety White Blends
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Yangarra Estate
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Yangarra 'Blanc' 2021"Blanc is the result of years of research and quarantine of the best white var..."$24.99 -
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Campbell Mattin94 points
- Variety Roussanne
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Yangarra Estate
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Yangarra 'Roux Beaute' Roussanne 2016"100% Roussanne. Wild yeast, fermented and aged in ceramic eggs, with 60% of t..."$70.99 -
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Nick Stock95 points
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Toni Paterson M95 points
- Variety Roussanne
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Yangarra Estate
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Yangarra 'Roux Beaute' Roussanne 2018"Hand-picked from Block 6 (1.0 Ha) on the 16th March. This is our oldest Rouss..."$54.99 -
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- Variety Roussanne
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Yangarra Estate
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Yangarra 'Roux Beaute' Roussanne 2019"Hand-picked from Block 6 (1.0 ha) on March 16th, our oldest Roussanne plantin..."$60.01
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.