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- Variety Viognier
- Vintage 2022
- Brand By Farr
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
By Farr Viognier 2022"By Farr Viognier 2022 is an exceptional wine that captures the essence of the..."$95.00 -
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James Halliday'95 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Crittenden
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Crittenden Estate Cri de Coeur Chardonnay 2020"The 2020 season was punctuated by both the hardship and generosity that natur..."$89.99 -
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James Suckling97 points
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James Halliday96 points
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Erin Larkin95 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Deep Woods
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Deep Woods Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2022"Pale straw with flashes of brilliant green. The nose is complex and alluring ..."$85.00 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Domaine AF Gros
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Domaine Af Gros Bourgogne Hautes cotes de Nuits Blanc 2021"The name Gros is one of the most famous in the Côte de Nuits, synonymous with..."$79.99 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Domaine Jean-Claude Bessin
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Domaine Bessin-Tremblay Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2017"Drawn from three hectares on the steep slopes opposite Fourchaume, Bessin’s f..."$99.00 -
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The Wine Advoca91 points
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Allen Meadows91 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Domaine Jean-Claude Bessin
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Domaine Bessin-Tremblay Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2019"Drawn from three hectares on the steep slopes opposite Fourchaume, Bessin’s f..."$99.00 -
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Sam Kim4.5 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Domaine Chavy Chouet
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Chavy Chouet Bourgogne Blanc Les Femelottes 2021"Sourced from vines with an average age of 40 years. Matured for 10 months in ..."$90.00 -
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Jancis Robinson16.5 points
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Alistair Cooper94 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Domaine Chavy Chouet
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Chavy Chouet Bourgogne Blanc Les Saussots 2021"Les Saussots is a rounded, expressive wine of exceptional flavour and class."$90.00 -
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- Variety Chenin Blanc
- Vintage 2006
- Brand Domaine de Bellivière
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine de Bellivière Coteaux du Loir L'Effraie 2006"The chenin that makes up this cuvée comes from a soil rich in clay, flint and..."$79.99 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2009
- Brand Domaine Michel Julliot
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Michel Juillot Mercurey Premier Cru En Sazenay Blanc 2009"“Generous but not dominant wood frames notes of pear, white pear and honeysuc..."$79.99 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2012
- Brand Domaine René Bouvier
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Domaine Rene Bouvier Marsannay Le Clos Monopole 2012"In the family for 3 generations, Domaine René Bouvier is today run by Bernard..."$89.99 -
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James Halliday'95 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Fighting Gully Road
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Fighting Gully Road Smith's Vineyard Chardonnay 2021"Fighting Gully Road is a boutique wine outfit from Beechworth.The wines are m..."$85.00 -
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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 Halliday97 points
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Gary Walsh96 points
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James Halliday'96 points
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James Suckling98 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Grosset
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Grosset 'Polish Hill' Riesling 2022"This wine is often regarded as Australia's best Riesling. While fresh and dri..."$75.00 -
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Campbell Mattin96 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Grosset
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.9% Alcohol
Grosset Polish Hill Riesling 2023"This surprises with its almost riotous aromatics. Delightful floral aromas wi..."$78.99 -
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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..." -
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James Halliday'Winner points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2022
- Brand L.A.S. Vino
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
LAS Vino Wildberry Springs Chardonnay 2022"WINNER- HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION DARK HORSE OF THE YEAR The site faces nort..."$80.00 -
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Decanter92 points
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Burghound90 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Louis Michel and Fils
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Louis Michel Chablis ‘Village’ 2022"Chablis is the motherland of crisp, unoaked and mineral-driven Chard. It's wh..."$80.00 -
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James Halliday'95 points
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Mike Bennie95 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Lowestoft
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Lowestoft Estate Chardonnay 2020"The fruit is sourced from the Tasmar Valley, Coal River Valley and the Tasman..."$79.00 -
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Huon Hooke95 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2022
- Brand McHenry Hohnen
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
McHenry Hohnen 'Burnside Vineyard' Chardonnay 2022"Tagging themselves as ‘Sustainable Farmers’ the approach was to treat their v..."$79.99 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2022
- Brand McHenry Hohnen
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
McHenry Hohnen 'Calgardup Brook Vineyard' Chardonnay 2022"Tagging themselves as ‘Sustainable Farmers’ the approach was to treat their v..."$79.99 -
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Stuart Knox95 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2022
- Brand McHenry Hohnen
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Mchenry Hohnen 'Hazel's Vineyard' Chardonnay 2022"Tagging themselves as ‘Sustainable Farmers’ the approach was to treat their v..."$79.99 -
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Mike Bennie94 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Murdoch Hill Wines
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.8% Alcohol
Murdoch Hill Rocket Chardonnay 2020"Sourced from the best selection of vineyards in the Piccadilly Valley and Lob..."$85.00 -
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.