-
-
Mike Bennie93 points
- Variety Viognier
- Vintage 2010
- Brand Clos Mogador
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Clos Mogador Nelin 2010"The palate is svelte, crisp and long, finishing in a spiced phenolic pucker t..."$137.01 -
-
-
Vinous95 points
-
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 -
-
- 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 -
-
Jancis Robinson17.5 points
-
Huon Hooke95 points
-
Stephen Tanzer93 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2010
- Brand A. Christmann
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 8.0% Alcohol
-
-
-
Jancis Robinson17.5 points
-
Michael Schmidt17 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2012
- Brand A. Christmann
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
-
-
-
Jancis Robinson17 points
-
Stephen Tanzer91 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2011
- Brand A. Christmann
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
-
-
-
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 -
-
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Bass Phillip
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.7% Alcohol
Bass Phillip Premium Chardonnay 2020"Less than one acre, planted since 1979. This section of the vineyard is more ..."$109.00 -
-
Burghound93 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand None
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Billaud-Simon 1er Cru Chablis 'Mont de Milieu' 2018"Chablis vintages have seen most every viticultural climatic variance possible..."$110.00 -
-
-
James Suckling97 points
-
James Halliday'97 points
-
Mike Bennie97 points
-
Huon Hooke96 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Bindi
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Bindi Quartz Chardonnay 2020"The juice goes to barrel straight from the press tray, with no additions of y..."$100.00 -
-
-
Huon Hooke97 points
-
Campbell Mattin95 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2016
- Brand By Farr
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
By Farr 'Gc Cote Vineyard' Chardonnay 2016"By Farr wines are produced from only estate grown fruit. Each of the wines ar..."$109.99 -
-
-
Huon Hooke97 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2012
- Brand By Farr
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
By Farr Chardonnay 2012"The wine has a great fruit expression that is well integrated with French oak..."$108.00 -
-
- Variety Red Blends
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Caduceus Cellars
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Caduceus Primer Paso 2019"Syrah/Petite Sirah blend with a dash of Malvasia Bianca. Sourced from our Eli..."$135.00 -
-
Robert Parker's95 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2013
- Brand Catena Zapata
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard 'White Stones' Chardonnay 2013"White Stones Chardonnay comes from a select 27 rows within Block 1 of the Adr..."$135.00 -
-
-
Wine Spectator92 points
-
Antonio Galloni89 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2014
- Brand Domaine Chandon de Briailles
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Chandon De Briailles Pernard-Les Vergelesses 1er Cru 2014"One of the best value Premier Sites in Burgundy"$109.99 -
-
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2007
- Brand Chateau de la Maltroye
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Chateau de la Maltroye Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos du Chateau de la Maltroye Monopole 2007"A family domaine of 40 acres producing from two estate villages, Chassagne-Mo..."$114.00 -
-
Vinous97 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Chateau Suduiraut
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes 2016 375Ml"Gold color. Loads of dried pineapple and apple with honey and melons as well ..."$120.00 -
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.