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- Variety Gruner Veltliner
- Vintage 2023
- Brand CRFT Wines
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
CRFT Gruner Veltliner Kuitpo K1 Vineyard 2023"Planted in the ancient soils of the K1 Vineyard, Gruner Veltliner has found a..."$30.00 -
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James Halliday96 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Medhurst
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Medhurst Estate Chardonnay 2023"Brilliant pale straw, some luminescent greens. The nose is highly complex wit..."$50.00 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Medhurst
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Medhurst Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2023"This Yarra Valley Chardonnay was made from fruit sourced entirely from Medhur..."$34.99 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Pepper-Tree
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Pepper Tree Cool Climate Chardonnay 2022"Blend of grapes sourced from Wrattonbully (60%) and Orange (40%). Lifted aro..."$21.99 -
- 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 Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Warramunda Estate
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Warramunda Estate 'Liv Zak' Chardonnay 2018"From a premium site wedged between Yeringberg and Oakridge, Warramunda's wine..."$21.99 -
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James Halliday'95 points
- Variety Gruner Veltliner
- Vintage 2022
- Brand CRFT Wines
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
CRFT Gruner Veltliner Kuitpo K1 Vineyard 2022"The 10th release of the Kuitpo Grüner. Wild ferment in tank and oak, leave wi..."$30.00 -
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Campbell Mattin95 points
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Huon Hooke95 points
- Variety Savagnin
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Crittenden
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 15.8% Alcohol
Crittenden Cri de Coeur Savagnin 2016"Brassy golden to look at, this hits you with a big whack of sherry-like notes..."$72.99 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Crittenden
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Crittenden Geppetto Chardonnay 2019"Great value, medium-bodied King Valley Chardonnay here from Rollo Crittenden...."$21.99 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Crittenden
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Crittenden Geppetto Chardonnay 2020"Great value, medium-bodied King Valley Chardonnay here from Rollo Crittenden...."$21.99 -
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Ned Goodwin MW93 points
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Huon Hooke91 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Crittenden
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Crittenden Kangerong Chardonnay 2018"Although a short stone’s throw is all that separates the two chardonnay block..."$41.99 -
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Nick Butler93 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Crittenden
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.4% Alcohol
Crittenden Peninsula Chardonnay 2018"A bright and elegant young chardonnay. Minerals and grapefruit lead the nose,..."$29.99 -
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Campbell Mattin93 points
- Variety Pinot Gris
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Crittenden
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Crittenden Peninsula Pinot Gris 2019"Hand harvested, whole bunch pressed and wild yeast fermentation. Following fe..."$29.99 -
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Ned Goodwin MW95 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Crittenden
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Crittenden Zumma Chardonnay 2018"This is Crittenden's flagship Chardonnay, and apart from being complex and de..."$52.99 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2021
- Brand De Grendel
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
De Grendel 'Op Die Berg' Chardonnay 2021"Bright pale straw in colour, flecked with gold and tinges of lime, the nose r..."$29.99 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2020
- Brand De Grendel
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
De Grendel Western Cape Chardonnay 2020"Bright pale straw in colour, flecked with gold and tinges of lime, the nose r..."$28.00 -
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Emmalene
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Emmalene Sauvignon Blanc 2022"All Emmalane wines come from one of four sites in the Adelaide Hills: Echunga..."$22.99 -
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Fetherston
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Fetherston Fungi Pinot Noir 2021"From a number of Yarra Valley vineyards, fermented in small batches with diff..."$29.99 -
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Gunderloch
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 11.5% Alcohol
Gunderloch 'Rothenberg Grosses Gewachs' Riesling 2017"A mouthwatering German Riesling, sourced from the Rothenberg vineyard, a "Gro..."$115.01 -
- Variety Pinot Grigio
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Jermann
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Jermann Pinot Grigio IGT 2021"An intense straw yellow colour with a faint tinge of old rose. Beautifully pu..."$65.00 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2019
- Brand La Petite Mort
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
La Petite Mort Chardonnay 2019"Gorgeous spicy, cedary French oak blends seamlessly with pithy, pink grapefru..."$28.50 -
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James Halliday96 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Medhurst
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Medhurst 'Estate' Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2020"Brilliant pale straw, some luminescent greens. The nose is highly complex wit..."$43.99 -
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James Halliday96 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Medhurst
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Medhurst Reserve Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2019"Appearance is brillant pale straw and on release at 3 years old, it appears y..."$95.00 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Medhurst
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Medhurst Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2019"This Yarra Valley Chardonnay was made from fruit sourced entirely from Medhur..."$32.99
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.