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Wine Pilot96 points
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Mike Bennie95 points
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Huon Hooke95 points
- Variety Semillon
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Brokenwood
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 10.8% Alcohol
Brokenwood ILR Reserve Semillon 2015"Harvesting all by hand. The fruit was crushed, chilled and pressed immediatel..."$119.99 -
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Robert Parker's95 points
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Jancis Robinson16 points
- Variety White Blends
- Vintage 2005
- Brand Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc 2005"Usually Sauvignon Blanc-dominant, with around 5% each of Sémillon and Sauvig..."$259.99 -
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Mike Bennie91 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2014
- Brand Jean-Marc Pillot
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Jean-Marc Pillot Bourgogne Les Hauts des Champs 2014"Domaine Jean-Marc Pillot is a wine producer based in Chassagne-Montrachet, in..."$76.99 -
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Wine Enthusiast92 points
- Variety Pinot Gris
- Vintage 2002
- Brand Domaine Josmeyer
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Josmeyer Grand Cru Brand Pinot Gris 2002"A dry, aromatic white, delivering lots of white pepper and white blossom note..."$150.00 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Domaine Leroy
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Maison Leroy Bourgogne Blanc 2015"With hints of white flower and grapefruit that give way to precise minerality..."$499.99 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Maison Pascal Prunier-Bonheur
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Maison Pascal Prunier Bonheur P'tit Bonheur 2016"The fifth generation of a winegrowing family, Pascal Prunier-Bonheur took ove..."$39.99 -
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Vinous95 points
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The Wine Advoca91 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Peay Vineyards
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Peay Vineyards Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2017"Vanessa Wong, Nick Peay, and Andy Peay are driven by the same passion. That i..."$119.99 -
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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 -
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Tim Atkin MW96 points
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Wine Spectator93 points
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Vinous93 points
- Variety Chenin Blanc
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Sadie Family
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Sadie Family Swartland Palladius Chenin Blanc 2017"Sadie's signature white, Palladius, is a blend of all eleven of Swartland's o..."$260.00 -
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James Halliday'96 points
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Huon Hooke95 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand A Rodda Wines
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
A. Rodda Willow Lake Chardonnay 2018"Adrian Rodda's time at Oakridge under the esteemed David Bicknell shaped much..."$50.00 -
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Gary Walsh95 points
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Mike Bennie94 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2019
- Brand A Rodda Wines
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
A. Rodda Willowlake Chardonnay 2019"Adrian Rodda's time at Oakridge under the esteemed David Bicknell shaped much..."$45.00 -
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Campbell Mattin95 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Bay of Fires
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Bay of Fires Chardonnay 2019"Bay of Fires Wines are crafted to reflect their distinctive Tasmanian terroir..."$55.00 -
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Burghound92 points
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Wine Maniacs93 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Domaine Bernard Defaix
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Bernard Defaix Bougros Grand Cru 2018"If only Grand Crus were always such bargains... Full-bodied and long but this..."$189.99 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Bindi
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Bindi Kostas Rind Chardonnay 2018""The Bindi vineyard is the fundamental focus of our endeavors. Our vineyard a..."$76.99 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2014
- Brand Bindi
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Bindi Quartz Chardonnay 2014""The Bindi vineyard is the fundamental focus of our endeavors. Our vineyard a..."$99.99 -
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Allen Meadows95 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2011
- Brand Domaine Blain-Gagnard
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Blain-Gagnard 'Le Montrachet' Grand Cru 2011"Blain-Gagnard is a terrific White Burgundy producer."$1,199.00 -
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Wine Spectator93 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2004
- Brand Domaine Bonneau Du Martray
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Bonneau du Martray Corton Charlemagne 2004"Firstly they lightly crush the grapes before pressing. After settling, fermen..."$400.00 -
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The Wine Advoca96 points
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Decanter96 points
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Vinous96 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Domaine Bonneau Du Martray
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Bonneau du Martray Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2017"Bonneau du Martray is a French wine grower and producer based in Pernand-Verg..."$749.99 -
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Allen Meadows94 points
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Robert Parker's94 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Domaine Bonneau Du Martray
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Bonneau du Martray Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2018"Bonneau du Martray is a French wine grower and producer based in Pernand-Verg..."$724.99 -
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Allen Meadows98 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2010
- Brand Bouchard Père and Fils
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Bouchard 'Le Montrachet' Grand Cru 2010"Scoring a rarely seen 98pts from Allen Meadows, this is one of the greatest W..."$1,599.99 -
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James Suckling96 points
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Wine Spectator95 points
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The Wine Advoca94 points
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Decanter93 points
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Burghound93 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Bouchard Père and Fils
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Bouchard Pere et Fils Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2019"Corton-Charlemagne is the Grand Cru appellation for the white wines of the Mo..."$629.99 -
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James Halliday92 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 1998
- Brand Brookland Valley Vineyards
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Brookland Valley Chardonnay 1998"Sustainable viticulture and winemaking with minimal intervention allows their..."$22.99 -
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Jancis Robinson17.5 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2005
- Brand Bruno Colin
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Bruno Colin Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Maltroie 2005"Domaine Bruno Colin is a wine estate in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune region. It ..."$210.00 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2009
- Brand Brygon Reserve Wines
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Brygon Reserve The Bruce Chardonnay 2009"Established in 2009 by Robert and Laurie Fraser-Scott, they built a reputatio..."$30.99
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.