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Gary Walsh94 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Adelina Wines
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 11.2% Alcohol
Adelina Watervale Riesling 2023"This wine offers a delightful array of flavors, showcasing vibrant green appl..."$28.00 -
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- Variety Albarino
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Bodegas del Palacio de Fefinanes
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Albarino de Fefinanes 2022"Albarino de Fefinanes 2022 is 100 percent Albarino Fresh fruit aromas of a..."$69.99 -
- Variety Semillon
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Andrew Thomas
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 11.8% Alcohol
Andrew Thomas 'Braemore' Semillon 2022"Sourced from one of the Hunter Valley’s most celebrated Semillon vineyards, t..."$35.00 -
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Campbell Mattin94= points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Bannockburn Vineyards
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Bannockburn Chardonnay 2023"Bannockburn is consistently rated amongst Australia's finest Chardonnays and ..."$74.99 -
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- Variety Gewurztraminer
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Bass Phillip
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.6% Alcohol
Bass Phillip Gewurztraminer 2021"Bass Phillip Gewurztraminer 2021 is a white wine produced by Bass Phillip in ..."$50.00 -
- Variety Aranel
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Berton Vineyards
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Berton Vineyards Winemakers Reserve Aranel 2021"An extremely rare variety, this planting of Aranel is grown by a family in th..."$20.00 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Bicknell FC
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Bicknell FC 'Applecross' Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2021"Bicknell FC is one of the most exciting new producers in the country. Led by ..."$54.99 -
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Wine Pilot92 points
- Variety Pinot Gris
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Black Cottage
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Black Cottage Pinot Gris 2022""At the Black Cottage, we are dedicated to producing a range of wines full of..."$23.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Gris
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Black Cottage
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Black Cottage Pinot Gris 2023""At the Black Cottage, we are dedicated to producing a range of wines full of..."$24.99 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Bleasdale
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Bleasdale Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2023"The Adelaide Hills has become known for its ability to produce outstanding co..."$22.99 -
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Bleasdale
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Bleasdale Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2023"Bleasdale Vineyards is Langhorne Creek's founding winery and Australia's seco..."$21.99 -
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Alistair Cooper90 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Bodega Volcanes de Chile
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Bodega Volcanes De Chile Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2021"Bright with a greenish hue. Citrus aromas and delightful minerality combine w..."$24.99 -
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Kasia Sobiesiak90 points
- Variety Albarino
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Briar Ridge
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.1% Alcohol
Briar Ridge Albarino 2022"To find Briar Ridge winery you'll need to venture out into the Hunter Valley ..."$31.99 -
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- Variety Fiano
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Briar Ridge
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Briar Ridge Fiano 2021"Briar Ridge Fiano 2021 is an exceptional white wine that is sure to delight y..."$29.99 -
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Wine Pilot96 points
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Mike Bennie95 points
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Huon Hooke95 points
- Variety Semillon
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Brokenwood
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 10.8% Alcohol
Brokenwood ILR Reserve Semillon 2015"Harvesting all by hand. The fruit was crushed, chilled and pressed immediatel..."$119.99 -
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- Variety Viognier
- Vintage 2022
- Brand By Farr
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
By Farr Viognier 2022"By Farr Viognier 2022 is an exceptional wine that captures the essence of the..."$95.00 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Cannonball Wines
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Cannonball Sonoma Chardonnay 2021"Yellow apple, pear, pineapple, and lemon drop fruit lead on the nose and are ..."$34.99 -
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Andrew Caillard95 points
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Sam Kim95 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Capel Vale
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Capel Vale 'Black Label' Chardonnay 2020"This Chardonnay is 100% barrel fermented in French oak barriques. Only native..."$50.00 -
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Sam Kim93 points
- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Capel Vale
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Capel Vale 'Regional' Cabernet Sauvignon 2021"A delicious wine to drink young for its primary fruit charcaters. The wine wi..."$23.99 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Capel Vale
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Capel Vale 'Regional' Chardonnay 2022"100% wild ferment and eight months in French barriques. Lees were stirred reg..."$23.99 -
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Capel Vale
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Capel Vale 'Regional' Sauvignon Blanc 2023"This Western Australian benchmark for Sauvignon Blanc grapes displays kiwi f..."$21.99 -
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Ray Jordan98 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Castelli Estate
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Castelli Il Liris Chardonnay 2020"The Il Liris 2020 is our flagship Chardonnay, made to be a true reflection of..."$74.99 -
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James Suckling90 points
- Variety Pinot Grigio
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Italo Cescon
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Cescon 'Vino Dellamicizia' Friuli Doc Pinot Grigio 2023"Classic Italian Pinot Grigio - our best selling imported white wine. Made by ..."$29.99 -
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Vinous93 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage NV
- Brand Vouette
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Champagne Vouette et Sorbee Blanc d'Argile Blanc de Blanc NV"Produced using 100% chardonnay this champagne is a blanc de blancs with zero ..."$265.00 -
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.