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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 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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James Halliday94 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2011
- Brand Chapman Grove
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Atticus Margaret River Chardonnay 2011"Single Vineyard Margaret River Chardonnay; A delightfully complex wine that i..."$58.00 -
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Mike Bennie95 points
- Variety White Blends
- Vintage 2009
- Brand Bella Ridge
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Bella Ridge Belle Mere 2009"Bella Ridge Estate is a family owned and operated vineyard and boutique winer..."$53.99 -
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Mike Bennie94 points
- Variety Chenin Blanc
- Vintage 2011
- Brand Bella Ridge
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Bella Ridge Chenin Blanc 2011"A vibrant, creamy, delicious white, complex and layered, intense and so drink..."$34.99 -
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- Variety Chenin Blanc
- Vintage 2012
- Brand Bella Ridge
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Bella Ridge Demi-Sec Chenin Blanc 2012"Bella Ridge Estate is a family owned and operated vineyard and boutique winer..."$29.99 -
- Variety Chenin Blanc
- Vintage 2014
- Brand Bella Ridge
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Bella Ridge Trebbiano Blanc 2014"Bella Ridge Estate is a family owned and operated vineyard and boutique winer..."$29.99 -
- Variety Chenin Blanc
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Blind Corner
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Blind Corner Chenin Blanc 2019"Blind Corner are the first to have their entire winery, band bottling line co..."$28.00 -
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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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- 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 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Larry Cherubino Wines
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Cherubino 'Uovo' Chardonnay 2020"Cherubino Wines began in 2005 with the release of one wine. A lot has happene..."$65.00 -
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James Halliday'95 points
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Ray Jordan93 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Clairault Streicker Wines
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Clairault Streicker Ironstone Block Old Vine Chardonnay 2018"The fruit is chilled and whole-cluster pressed to retain freshness and cultiv..."$47.99 -
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Jancis Robinson16+ points
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Gary Walsh96 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Cloudburst Wine
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Cloudburst Chardonnay 2018"A formidable, vivid wine with terrific structure, tension and length. Wild fl..."$260.00 -
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James Halliday95 points
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Mike Bennie93 points
- Variety Chenin Blanc
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Corymbia
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Corymbia Chenin Blanc 2019"Rob and his father, former Australian Test Cricketer Tony “Rocket” Mann, plan..."$30.00 -
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James Halliday'95 points
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Mike Bennie93 points
- Variety Chenin Blanc
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Corymbia
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Corymbia Chenin Blanc 2020"Rob and his father, former Australian Test Cricketer Tony “Rocket” Mann, plan..."$30.00 -
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James Halliday95 points
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Sam Kim93 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Credaro Wines
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Credaro Kinship Chardonnay 2019"A fragrant bouquet of white flowers, nectarine and pear with underlying cashe..."$26.99 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Credaro Wines
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Credaro Kinship Chardonnay 2020"A fragrant bouquet of white flowers, nectarine and pear with underlying cashe..."$26.99 -
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Mike Bennie96 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Cullen
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Cullen 'Kevin John' Chardonnay 2017"Unquestionably one of the best Chardonnays produced in Australia from an extr..."$114.99 -
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Gary Walsh96 points
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James Suckling98 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Cullen
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Cullen 'Kevin John' Chardonnay 2018"Sensory arrangement of white flower, honey, orange blossom, fig, dried pear l..."$114.99 -
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Gary Walsh96 points
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James Suckling98 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Cullen
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Cullen 'Kevin John' Chardonnay 2019"Sensory arrangement of white flower, honey, orange blossom, fig, dried pear l..."$134.99 -
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Gary Walsh96 points
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James Suckling98 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Cullen
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Cullen 'Kevin John' Chardonnay 2021"Sensory arrangement of white flower, honey, orange blossom, fig, dried pear l..."$160.00 -
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.