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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 -
- 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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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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- 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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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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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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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Abbotts and Delaunay
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Abbotts & Delaunay 'Domaine De La Metairie D’Alon' Chardonnay 2018"Pale gold in colour with green highlights. Lifted nose boasting a great deal ..."$28.99 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Anne Boisson
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Anne Boisson Meursault 2019"Always one of the most open and immediately inviting of the wines on release,..."$240.00 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Apsley Gorge
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.1% Alcohol
Apsley Gorge Chardonnay 2018"Tasmania's Apsley Gorge is a world apart. The location is unique, the vineyar..."$69.99 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Apsley Gorge
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.1% Alcohol
Apsley Gorge Chardonnay 2020"Tasmania's Apsley Gorge is a world apart. The location is unique, the vineyar..."$74.99 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Arfion
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Arfion Chardonnay 2019"Arfion simply means “Our Wine” in Scottish Gaelic. Originally from New Ze..."$32.00 -
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Antonio Galloni95 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Arnot Roberts
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Arnot-Roberts Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Sta Rita Hills Chardonnay 2020"The 2020 Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict captures all the magic of this iconic ..."$150.00 -
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Antonio Galloni94 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Arnot Roberts
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Arnot-Roberts Trout Gulch Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountain Chardonnay 2020"The 2020 Chardonnay Trout Gulch Vineyard is laser focused and vibrant, as it ..."$130.00 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Ash Ridge
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Ash Ridge 'Premium' Chardonnay 2016"A complex & structured nod to the "old school" Chardonnay. A full, toasty nos..."$39.00 -
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Huon Hooke91 points
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James Halliday'92 points
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Michael Russell94 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Atlas Wines
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Atlas Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2019"VINEYARD The fruit for this wine was grown at the Hill Smith Vineyard at Woo..."$34.99 -
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Gary Walsh91 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Atlas Wines
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Atlas Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2021"VINEYARD The fruit for this wine was grown at the Hill Smith Vineyard at Woo..."$34.99 -
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.