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Sam Kim5 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Lowlands
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.8% Alcohol
Pretty Paddock Sauvignon Blanc 2022"Sam Kim: "Fresh and inviting, the bouquet shows green apple, rockmelon, kiwif..."$19.99 -
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Sam Kim5 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Lowlands
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.8% Alcohol
Pretty Paddock Sauvignon Blanc 2023"Sam Kim: "Fresh and inviting, the bouquet shows green apple, rockmelon, kiwif..."$19.99 -
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- Variety Sauvignon Blanc
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Odyssey
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Salmond Reserve Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020"A single vineyard reserve wine from renowned winemaker, Rebecca Salmond- excl..."$14.00 -
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Sam Kim5 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Hawksdrift Wines
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.8% Alcohol
Hawksdrift Sauvignon Blanc 2022"Classic single vineyard unoaked Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc which offers a lo..."$19.99 -
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Sam Kim96 points
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Cameron Douglas94 points
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Raymond Chan Wi95 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand te Pa
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
te Pa Reserve St Leonards Chardonnay 2018"Te Pa 'The Reserve Collection' St Leonard's Chardonnay 2018 is a New Zealand ..."$39.99 -
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- Variety Pinot Gris
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Forrest Estate
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Forrest Estate Pinot Gris 2022"From the acclaimed family owned and operated Forrest Estate in the heart of M..."$24.99 -
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Steve Bird Wines
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Manu Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022"Manu is the Maori word for bird. For Steve Bird Wines, the kite represents th..."$21.99 -
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Cameron Douglas95 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Misha's Vineyard
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 11.0% Alcohol
Misha's Vineyard 'Limelight' Riesling 2021"Misha's Vineyard is renowned for producing wines of exceptional quality, and ..."$30.99 -
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TUKU Winemaker’s Collective Matariki Mixed Case"Celebrate Maori winemaking with this special collaboration, proudly brought t..."$324.99 -
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Bob Campbell MW96 points
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Cameron Douglas96 points
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Michael Cooper5 points
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Gary Walsh94 points
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James Suckling94 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Dog Point
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Dog Point Chardonnay 2020"A pure, bright and youthful citrus driven chardonnay with complex Smokey, fli..."$42.50 -
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Cameron Douglas96 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Fromm Winery
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 7.5% Alcohol
Fromm Chenin Blanc 2020"Fromm Winery is renowned for its commitment to producing wines of the highest..."$29.99 -
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- Variety Sauvignon Blanc
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Saint Clair
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Saint Clair Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2022"The Saint Clair Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2022, a wine that embodies ele..."$33.99 -
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Cameron Douglas94 points
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Sam Kim94 points
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Raymond Chan Wi93 points
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James Suckling90 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc
- Vintage 2022
- Brand te Pa
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
te Pa Sauvignon Blanc 2022"Te Pa Sauvignon Blanc 2022 is a wine from New Zealand's Marlborough region. I..."$19.99 -
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- Variety Chenin Blanc
- Vintage 2023
- Brand Forrest Estate
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Forrest Estate Chenin Blanc 2023"One of the world's noble grape varietals, grown in the Wairau River Valley. C..."$29.99 -
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Black Stilt Wines
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc 2021"Classically crisp, world-renowned Marlborough style. Considered to be one of ..."$24.99 -
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Vinous93 points
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Huon Hooke92 points
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Bob Campbell MW92 points
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James Suckling91 points
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Greywacke
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Greywacke Riesling 2019$29.99 -
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- Variety Chenin Blanc
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Forrest Estate
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
Forrest Estate Chenin Blanc 2022"One of the world's noble grape varietals, grown in the Wairau River Valley. C..."$29.99 -
- Variety Albarino
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Forrest Estate
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Forrest Estate Albarino 2022"The classic Spanish white varietal with a NZ twist. Vibrant acidity, white pe..."$27.99 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Greywacke
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Greywacke Chardonnay 2019"Greywacke Chardonnay 2019 is meticulously crafted by the renowned winemaker K..."$40.99 -
- Variety Pinot Gris
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Greywacke
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.5% Alcohol
Greywacke Pinot Gris 2022"Greywacke Pinot Gris 2022 is a medium-dry white wine from Marlborough, New Ze..."$30.99 -
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Forrest Estate
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 9.0% Alcohol
Forrest Estate 'The Doctors' Riesling 2021"From the stunning Marlborough region come a wine based on innovation and exce..."$21.99 -
- Variety Riesling
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Forrest Estate
- Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 9.5% Alcohol
Forrest Estate Botrytised Riesling 2017 (375ml)"This delightful riesling benefits from picking 4-8 weeks after normal ripenes..."$28.00 -
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Sam Kim5 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Lowlands
- Cellaring 1-3 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 12.8% Alcohol
Pretty Paddock Sauvignon Blanc 2020"Sam Kim: "Fresh and inviting, the bouquet shows green apple, rockmelon, kiwif..."$19.99 -
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Huon Hooke96 points
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Bob Campbell MW95 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Black Stilt Wines
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Greywacke Wild Sauvignon Blanc 2021"Considered one of the best NZ Sauvignon Blanc wines, created by Sauvignon Bla..."$37.98 -
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.