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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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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 2018
- Brand Domaine Arnaud Tessier
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Domaine Tessier Meursault 1er Cru “Les Charmes-Dessus” 2018"At Domaine Tessier, the very healthy grapes, and millerand from their old vin..."$379.01 -
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James Suckling93 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Dr. Loosen
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 8.0% Alcohol
Dr Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett 2020"The Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett reveals aromas of ripe ap..."$40.00 -
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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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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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- 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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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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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 -
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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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- 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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James Suckling97 points
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Wine Enthusiast94 points
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Vinous95 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2017
- Brand 00 Wines
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
00 Wines "VGW" Willamette Valley Chardonnay 2017"Made from a blend of four vineyards. Seven Springs planted with Dijon 96 clon..."$215.00 -
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Stuart Pigott98 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Dr. Loosen
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
2015 Dr Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Grosses Gewächs Reserve"The Grosses Gewächs Reserve wines are selectively harvested from the finest p..."$215.00 -
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Stuart Pigott98 points
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Robert Parker's94 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Dr. Loosen
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 9.0% Alcohol
2019 Dr Loosen Erdener Prälat Auslese Goldkapsel 375ml"The 2019 Graacher Domprobst Riesling GG is coolish and slatey on the darker-t..."$96.00 -
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Stephan Reinhar97 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Dr. Loosen
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
2019 Dr Loosen Erdener Treppchen Grosses Gewächs Riesling"The 2019 Erdener Treppchen Riesling GG Alte Reben comes from two very old plo..."$93.01 -
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Stuart Pigott92 points
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Robert Parker's91 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Dr. Loosen
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
2019 Dr Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett"The Sundial vineyard in Wehlen is almost nothing but broken shards of blue De..."$44.00 -
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Stuart Pigott95 points
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Stephan Reinhar92 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Dr. Loosen
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
2019 Dr Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten Auslese"The 2019 Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Auslese is clear and bright on the still..."$64.00 -
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.