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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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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 Semillon
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Cirillo Estate Wines
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 10.0% Alcohol
Cirillo Ancestor Vine Semillon 2016"The Cirillo Semillon is harvested entirely of a single vineyard in the Light ..."$35.00 -
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Winepilot90 points
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Aaron Brasher90 points
- Variety Pinot Gris
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Corryton Burge
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Corryton Burge Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2021"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 2021
- Brand Corryton Burge
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Corryton Burge Eden Valley Riesling 2021"An approachable fruit driven style with good acid and backbone. Sourced fr..."$28.00 -
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- Variety Semillon
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Elderton Wines
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 10.5% Alcohol
Elderton Golden Semillon 2020 375ml"Elderton was founded by Neil and Lorraine Ashmead in 1982, and is now run by ..."$25.00 -
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Head Wines
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 11.0% Alcohol
Head Wines Riesling 2021"Rieslings from Eden Valley are highlighted by their unusually low alcohol. Th..."$25.99 -
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Gary Walsh94 points
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Mike Bennie94 points
- Variety Viognier
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Head Wines
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Head Wines The Contrarian Viognier 2020"Remarkable first Viognier release from the oh-so-friendly Alex Head. Picke..."$35.99 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Penfolds
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Penfolds Cellar Reserve Chardonnay 2015"Toasty oak on the nose, tropical and stonefruit flavours, with fresh tannins ..."$64.99 -
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James Halliday97 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 1995
- Brand Penfolds
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Penfolds Reserve Bin A Chardonnay 1995"The palate is well structured and full-bodied, showing definitive melon Chard..."$59.99 -
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Huon Hooke98 points
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James Halliday96 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2000
- Brand Penfolds
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Penfolds Reserve Bin A Chardonnay 2000"Aromas of honey-dew melon and peach are developing nicely in this Chardonnay ..."$74.99 -
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James Halliday97 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Penfolds
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Penfolds Yattarna 'Bin 144' Chardonnay 2015"Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay displays an initial bouquet of slate and wet sto..."$200.00 -
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James Halliday95 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 1996
- Brand Penfolds
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay 1996"Penfolds is Australia's most famous wine producer, best known for its flagshi..."$100.00 -
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- Variety Semillon
- Vintage 2009
- Brand Rockford
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Rockford Local Growers Semillon 2009"This producer makes many wines including those from grapes cabernet sauvignon..."$39.00 -
- Variety Semillon
- Vintage 2012
- Brand Rockford
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Rockford PW Mayflower Semillon 375ml 2012"Rockford is a small boutique wine producer based in South Australia’s Barossa..."$64.99 -
- Variety White Blends
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Torbreck
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Torbreck 'Woodcutters' Roussanne Viognier Marsanne 2019"The dominant variety is Roussanne which provides structure and finesse, the V..."$26.99 -
- Variety Marsanne / Roussanne
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Torbreck
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Torbreck The Steading Blanc 2020"Inspired by the rich, luscious and mineral scented dry whites of the Rhône Va..."$37.50
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.