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Alistair Cooper90 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Bodega Volcanes de Chile
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Bodega Volcanes De Chile Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2021"Bright with a greenish hue. Citrus aromas and delightful minerality combine w..."$24.99 -
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Kasia Sobiesiak90 points
- Variety Albarino
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Briar Ridge
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.1% Alcohol
Briar Ridge Albarino 2022"To find Briar Ridge winery you'll need to venture out into the Hunter Valley ..."$31.99 -
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- Variety Fiano
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Briar Ridge
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Briar Ridge Fiano 2021"Briar Ridge Fiano 2021 is an exceptional white wine that is sure to delight y..."$29.99 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand De Grendel
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
De Grendel 'Op Die Berg' Chardonnay 2021"Bright pale straw in colour, flecked with gold and tinges of lime, the nose r..."$29.99 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Domaine Arnaud Tessier
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Tessier Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes-Dessus 2021"At Domaine Tessier, the very healthy grapes, and millerand from their old vin..."$380.00 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Domaine Arnaud Tessier
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Tessier Meursault 1er Cru “Les Charmes-Dessus” 2018"At Domaine Tessier, the very healthy grapes, and millerand from their old vin..."$379.01 -
- Variety Pinot Grigio
- Vintage *Vintage may vary
- Brand Mezzacorona
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 11.8% Alcohol
Forte Alto Pinot Grigio"Forte Alto Pinot Grigio is carefully crafted with passion and expertise, draw..."$22.99 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Frogmore Creek
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Frogmore Creek Chardonnay 2022"Fresh and creamy, this delicious Tasmanian Chardonnay has tasty floral and li..."$36.99 -
- Variety Pinot Blanc
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Girlan
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Girlan Alto Adige Plattenriegl Pinot Bianco 2022"A single-site Pinot Bianco, this comes from the Plattenriegl vineyard that si..."$50.00 -
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Gary Walsh95 points
- Variety Koshu
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Grace Wine
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Grace Koshu Toriibira Vineyard Private Reserve 2019"This wine was grown in the Toriibira district, Katsunuma-village in Yamanashi..."$75.00 -
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Gary Walsh94 points
- Variety Koshu
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Grace Wine
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Grace Winery Toriibira Vineyard Koshu 2019"More white fleshed fruit, a little dash of pepper, apple skin, light grip, fr..."$80.00 -
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James Halliday'96 points
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Huon Hooke95 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Grosset
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Grosset G110 Riesling 2022"Purity, drive, a vibrant quality that gives us pause. There is power that bui..."$125.00 -
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James Halliday'93 points
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Huon Hooke92 points
- Variety Pinot Gris
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Holm Oak
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Holm Oak Pinot Gris 2023"2023 was a cool season, with a wet spring followed by intermittent showers in..."$29.99 -
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James Halliday95 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Holm Oak
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Holm Oak The Wizard Chardonnay 2021"The Holm Oak The Wizard Chardonnay 2021, a truly magical wine that will encha..."$60.01 -
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- Variety Arneis
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Matteo Correggia
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Matteo Correggia Arneis 2021"The nose has intense aromas of fruit with golden apple and banana. Followed b..."$44.99 -
- Variety White Blends
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Pieropan
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Pieropan Soave Classico DOC 2022"The Pieropan Soave Classico DOC 2022 is a white wine (Garganega 85%, Trebbian..."$33.00 -
- 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 Chardonnay
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Scarborough
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Scarborough Yellow Label Chardonnay 2020"Perfumed French oak with stone fruit, vanilla and spice continue through to t..."$29.99 -
- 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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Campbell Mattin95 points
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Angus Hughson94 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Shadowfax
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Shadowfax Midhill Chardonnay 2021"A highly sought after single vineyard Chardonnay from their Midhill vineyard ..."$70.00 -
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Mark Faber94 points
- Variety Pinot Gris
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Tempest Cove
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Tempest Cove Pinot Gris 2018 Limited Release"Carefully selected fruit from Wairarapa, exclusively designed and curated for..."$24.99 -
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- Variety Sauvignon Blanc
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Tempest Cove
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Tempest Cove Sauvignon Blanc 2018"The fruit sourced for this blend comes from a range of sites throughout Marlb..."$9.99 -
- Variety Pinot Gris
- Vintage 2020
- Brand The Lane Vineyard
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
The Lane Block 2 Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2020"Clean, crisp and fresh. A classic cool-climate Pinot Gris displaying lifted g..."$22.99 -
- Variety Pinot Gris
- Vintage 2022
- Brand The Lane Vineyard
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
The Lane Block 2 Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2022"Clean, crisp and fresh. A classic cool-climate Pinot Gris displaying lifted g..."$24.99
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.