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Winepilot90 points
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Aaron Brasher90 points
- Variety Pinot Gris
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Corryton Burge
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Corryton Burge Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2022"Fruit driven Pinot Gris with great balance of acid and length on the palate. ..."$28.00 -
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Winepilot94 points
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Mike Bennie91 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Corryton Burge
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Corryton Burge Eden Valley Riesling 2022"An approachable fruit driven style with good acid and backbone. Sourced fr..."$28.00 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Elephant in the Room
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Elephant In The Room Chardonnay 2022"Pale yellow in colour with a restrained nose of stone fruit and white peach, ..."$14.99 -
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Huon Hooke87 points
- Variety Fiano
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Gibson
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Gibson Discovery Road Fiano 2019"Light yellow colour. The bouquet is ripe and deep, with ripe-nectarine, passi..."$19.99 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Mike Press Wines
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Mike Press 'Single Vineyard' Chardonnay 2020"A lovely fresh, fruit-forward unoaked Chardonnay. The nose shows aromas of gr..."$12.99 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Ministry of Clouds
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Ministry Of Clouds Derwent Valley Tasmania Chardonnay 2020"A pure and tightly wound wine showing the muscle and intensity of the low yie..."$44.99 -
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James Halliday'96 points
- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Larry Cherubino Wines
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Pedestal Margaret River Cabernet 2018"With the 96 point rating by James Halliday, the Pedestal Cabernet Sauvignon 2..."$24.99 -
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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 -
- 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 -
- 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 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Tread Softly
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.2% Alcohol
Tread Softly Premium Pinot Noir 2020 Low Alc."Summary: Tread Softly is a contemporary range of wines seeking to deliver del..."$14.99 -
- Variety SSB / SBS Blend
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Willow Bridge
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Willow Bridge 'Dragonfly' Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2018"Willow Bridge Estate have for years been a firm favourite in the United Cella..."$9.99 -
- Variety SSB / SBS Blend
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Willow Bridge
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Willow Bridge 'Dragonfly' Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2022"Willow Bridge Estate have for years been a firm favourite in the United Cella..."$14.99 -
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Campbell Mattin94 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2019
- Brand A Rodda Wines
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
A Rodda Baxendale Vineyard Chardonnay 2019"Apple, nectarine and peach flavours with flashes of cedar, custard and wood s..."$39.99 -
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Campbell Mattin94 points
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Gary Walsh94 points
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Mike Bennie93 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2019
- Brand A Rodda Wines
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
A Rodda Smiths Vineyard Chardonnay 2019"A bit more woof and struck match here, ripe lemon and nashi pear. Tight and t..."$39.99 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand A Rodda Wines
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
A Rodda Triangle Block Chardonnay 2018"There's a small section of the Smith's Vineyard that year-on-year produces th..."$80.99 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2019
- Brand A Rodda Wines
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
A Rodda Triangle Block Chardonnay 2019"There's a small section of the Smith's Vineyard that year-on-year produces th..."$85.00 -
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Campbell Mattin95 points
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Gary Walsh95 points
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Mike Bennie94 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2019
- Brand A Rodda Wines
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
A Rodda Willow Lake Vineyard Chardonnay 2019"White peach, creamy almond, a little struck match, light spicy oak. Light, br..."$39.99 -
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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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Mike Bennie94 points
- Variety Arneis
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Adelina Wines
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Adelina Eternal Return Arneis 2020"This is Arneis with attitude! Adelina's Eternal Return is a textural and savo..."$24.99 -
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Gary Walsh94 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Adelina Wines
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 10.2% Alcohol
Adelina Polish Hill River Riesling 2021"This is just gorgeous–superb lime zest and sherbet aromatics lead to a fleshy..."$25.00 -
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.