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    Berton Vineyards Winemakers Reserve Aranel 2021
    • 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..."
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    • Alistair Cooper
      90 points
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    Bodega Volcanes De Chile Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2021
    • 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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    Cannonball Sonoma Chardonnay 2021
    • 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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    • Ray Jordan
      98 points
    Castelli Il Liris Chardonnay 2020
    • 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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    • Decanter
      94 points
    • Jasper Morris M
      92 points
    • Burghound
      91 points
    Domaine Henri Boillot Meursault 2020
    • Variety Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2020
    • Brand Henri Boillot
    • Cellaring 10-15 Years
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
    Domaine Henri Boillot Meursault 2020
    "The 2020 vintage for white Burgundy has been heralded as one of the best in r..."
    $245.00
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    • Burghound
      92 points
    Domaine Jacques Prieur Meursault Perrieres 1er Cru 2019
    • Variety Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2019
    • Brand Jacques Prieur
    • Cellaring 10-15 Years
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
    Domaine Jacques Prieur Meursault Perrieres 1er Cru 2019
    "0.28Ha parcel on a slope with full east exposure and very thin soil (15-20cm)..."
    $520.00
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    Girlan Alto Adige Plattenriegl Pinot Bianco 2022
    • Variety Pinot Blanc
    • Vintage 2022
    • Brand Girlan
    • Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
    Girlan Alto Adige Plattenriegl Pinot Bianco 2022
    "A single-site Pinot Bianco, this comes from the Plattenriegl vineyard that si..."
    $50.00
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    • Mike Bennie
      95 points
    Good Intentions Wine Co Volcanic Lakes Chardonnay 2022
    • Variety Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2022
    • Brand Good Intentions Wine Co.
    • Cellaring 5-10 Years
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Good Intentions Wine Co Volcanic Lakes Chardonnay 2022
    "This is the first single site release from Andrew at Good Intentions, along w..."
    $52.99
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    • James Halliday'
      93 points
    • Huon Hooke
      92 points
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    Holm Oak Pinot Gris 2023
    • Variety Pinot Gris
    • Vintage 2023
    • Brand Holm Oak
    • Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
    Holm Oak Pinot Gris 2023
    "2023 was a cool season, with a wet spring followed by intermittent showers in..."
    $29.99
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    La Crema Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2021
    • Variety Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2021
    • Brand La Crema
    • Cellaring 3-5 Years
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
    La Crema Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2021
    "The home of La Crema and heart of Sonoma County Wine Country, the Russian Riv..."
    $69.99
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    • Kasia Sobiesiak
      93 points
    Lethbridge Dr Nadeson Riesling 2022
    • Variety Riesling
    • Vintage 2022
    • Brand Lethbridge
    • Cellaring 10-15 Years
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 10.9% Alcohol
    Lethbridge Dr Nadeson Riesling 2022
    "Ripe, juicy lime, granny smith apples, melon, and passion fruit with a hint o..."
    $35.00
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    • Gary Walsh
      94 points
    Onannon Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay 2023
    • Variety Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2023
    • Brand Onannon
    • Cellaring 5-10 Years
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
    Onannon Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay 2023
    "Aromas of grapefruit and nectarine with pleasing mineral lift of struck match..."
    $39.99
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    • United Cellars
      94 points
    Philippe Collotte Marsannay 'Champsalomon' Blanc 2020
    • Variety Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2020
    • Brand Domaine Collotte
    • Cellaring 10-15 Years
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
    Philippe Collotte Marsannay 'Champsalomon' Blanc 2020
    "Just a few barrels produced of this rich, intense wine which in this vintage ..."
    $65.00
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    Prancing Horse Reserve Chardonnay 2012
    • 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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    • Mark Faber
      94 points
    Tempest Cove Pinot Gris 2018 Limited Release
    • Variety Pinot Gris
    • Vintage 2018
    • Brand Tempest Cove
    • Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
    Tempest Cove Pinot Gris 2018 Limited Release
    "Carefully selected fruit from Wairarapa, exclusively designed and curated for..."
    $24.99
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    Tyrrell's Special Release Verdelho 2023
    • Variety Verdelho
    • Vintage 2023
    • Brand Tyrrell's
    • Cellaring Drink Now
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Tyrrell's Special Release Verdelho 2023
    "An unwooded, early drinking style, the nose has an abundance of tropical frui..."
    $19.99
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    Warramunda Estate 'Liv Zak' Chardonnay 2018
    • 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'
      97 points
    Yeringberg Marsanne Roussanne 2021
    • Variety Marsanne / Roussanne
    • Vintage 2021
    • Brand Yeringberg
    • Cellaring 10-15 Years
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
    Yeringberg Marsanne Roussanne 2021
    "(Marsanne 62%, Roussanne 38%). From vines that are now approaching 50 years o..."
    $74.99
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    • Huon Hooke
      96 points
    • James Suckling
      94 points
    • James Halliday
      94 points
    Andrew Thomas 'Braemore' Semillon Cellar Reserve 2013
    • Variety Semillon
    • Vintage 2013
    • Brand Andrew Thomas
    • Cellaring 5-10 Years
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 10.6% Alcohol
    Andrew Thomas 'Braemore' Semillon Cellar Reserve 2013
    "The Braemore vineyard is one of the finest plots of Semillon in the Hunter Va..."
    $65.00
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    Andrew Thomas Six Degrees Semillon 2019
    • Variety Semillon
    • Vintage 2019
    • Brand Andrew Thomas
    • Cellaring 5-10 Years
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 8.8% Alcohol
    Andrew Thomas Six Degrees Semillon 2019
    "Hunter Valley semillon is one of the world's most uniquely regional wine styl..."
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    Andrew Thomas Six Degrees Semillon 2020
    • Variety Semillon
    • Vintage 2020
    • Brand Andrew Thomas
    • Cellaring 5-10 Years
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 8.8% Alcohol
    Andrew Thomas Six Degrees Semillon 2020
    "Hunter Valley semillon is one of the world's most uniquely regional wine styl..."
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    Apsley Gorge Chardonnay 2018
    • 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..."
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    Apsley Gorge Chardonnay 2020
    • 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
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    Arfion Chardonnay 2019
    • 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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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.

 

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