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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 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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Canberra Intern95 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Claymore Wines
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Claymore Joshua Tree Riesling 2023"Made from a blend of parcels drawn from their three Riesling sites, this wine..."$17.00 -
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Winepilot90 points
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Aaron Brasher90 points
- Variety Pinot Gris
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Corryton Burge
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Corryton Burge Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2022"Fruit driven Pinot Gris with great balance of acid and length on the palate. ..."$28.00 -
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Winepilot94 points
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Mike Bennie91 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Corryton Burge
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Corryton Burge Eden Valley Riesling 2022"An approachable fruit driven style with good acid and backbone. Sourced fr..."$28.00 -
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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 -
- 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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Sam Kim96 points
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Campbell Mattin94 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Steve Wiblin’s Erin Eyes Wines
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Erin Eyes 'Pride Of Erin Reserve' Riesling 2023"Pride of Erin is Steve Wiblin's top Riesling. Sourced from Sevenhill, this co..."$29.99 -
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Huon Hooke87 points
- Variety Fiano
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Gibson
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Gibson Discovery Road Fiano 2019"Light yellow colour. The bouquet is ripe and deep, with ripe-nectarine, passi..."$19.99 -
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Gary Walsh90 points
- Variety Fiano
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Gibson
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 11.2% Alcohol
Gibson Discovery Road Fiano 2022"Aromas of pineapple and honey melon .The palate displays a soft medium mouthf..."$26.99 -
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Mike Bennie95 points
- 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 Halliday97 points
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Gary Walsh96 points
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James Halliday'96 points
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James Suckling98 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Grosset
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Grosset 'Polish Hill' Riesling 2022"This wine is often regarded as Australia's best Riesling. While fresh and dri..."$75.00 -
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James Halliday'96 points
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Huon Hooke95 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Grosset
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Grosset G110 Riesling 2022"Purity, drive, a vibrant quality that gives us pause. There is power that bui..."$125.00 -
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- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Grosset
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Grosset G110 Riesling 2023"Purity, drive, a vibrant quality that gives us pause. There is power that bui..."$125.00 -
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Campbell Mattin96 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Grosset
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.9% Alcohol
Grosset Polish Hill Riesling 2023"This surprises with its almost riotous aromatics. Delightful floral aromas wi..."$78.99 -
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Campbell Mattin96 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Grosset
- Cellaring 10-15 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.9% Alcohol
Grosset Springvale Riesling 2023"After 23 years, Grosset Springvale Vineyard has ‘come of age’. This rare comb..."$54.99 -
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Sam Kim4.5 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Illuminated Wines
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Illuminated Wines Limestone Coast Chardonnay 2022"Illuminated Wines Limestone Coast Chardonnay 2022 produced in the Limestone C..."$18.99 -
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Sam Kim4 points
- Variety Pinot Noir
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Illuminated Wines
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Illuminated Wines Pinot Noir 2022"Illuminated Wines Pinot Noir 2022 produced from the finest grapes grown in th..."$18.99 -
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- Variety Sauvignon Blanc
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Illuminated Wines
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Illuminated Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2023"With its bright and lively acidity, this Sauvignon Blanc offers a burst of ci..."$18.99 -
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James Halliday95 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2011
- Brand Jim Barry Wines
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Jim Barry 'Lodge Hill Museum Release' Riesling 2011"A generous opulent style Riesling with an aromatic drive of pink grapefruit, ..."$43.99 -
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- Variety Assyrtiko
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Jim Barry Wines
- Cellaring Drink Now
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Jim Barry Assyrtiko 2023"Made from Australias first Assyrtiko vines. Opens with lifted floral aromatic..."$36.00 -
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Gary Walsh94 points
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Kim Brebach, Be93 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Longhop Wines
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Longhop 'Ravine' Riesling 2023"Tim Freeland and Domenic Torzi source this Riesling from two unique Adelaide ..."$19.99 -
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Kim Brebach, Be92 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Longhop Wines
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Longhop 'Single Vineyard' Chardonnay 2023"The winemaking team of Tim Freeland and Domenic Torzi source precious vines f..."$26.99 -
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.