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    Aitken's Folly 'The Gordon' Reserve Chardonnay 2017
    • Variety Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2017
    • Brand Aitken's Folly
    • Cellaring 3-5 Years
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
    Aitken's Folly 'The Gordon' Reserve Chardonnay 2017
    "The nose displays notes of oak and lees-ageing without detracting from the pu..."
    $42.99
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    • Sam Kim
      5 points
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    Pretty Paddock Sauvignon Blanc 2022
    • 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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    Ash Ridge Estate Pinot Gris 2022
    • Variety Pinot Gris
    • Vintage 2022
    • Brand Ash Ridge
    • Cellaring 3-5 Years
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Ash Ridge Estate Pinot Gris 2022
    "Inspired by the complex & textural wines of Alsace, full of crunchy pear & pe..."
    $21.99
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    • Michael Cooper
      4 points
    Bushmere Estate Classic Chardonnay 2021
    • Variety Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2021
    • Brand Bushmere Estate
    • Cellaring 5-10 Years
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
    Bushmere Estate Classic Chardonnay 2021
    "Bright, evenly light yellow with some depth and a slightly green hue. The nos..."
    $25.99
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    Te Mania Riesling 2022
    • Variety Riesling
    • Vintage 2022
    • Brand Te Mania
    • Cellaring 1-3 Years
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Te Mania Riesling 2022
    "When young our Riesling produces fresh, lively wines which are great for rela..."
    $22.99
    Anchor Bay Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2023
    • Variety Sauvignon Blanc
    • Vintage 2023
    • Brand Anchorage Wines
    • Cellaring 1-3 Years
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
    Anchor Bay Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2023
    "This is a generously flavoursome Sauvignon Blanc with flavours of tropical fr..."
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    • Alistair Cooper
      92 points
    Cote Des Sommets Chardonnay
    • Variety Chardonnay
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Cote Des Sommets
    • Cellaring 3-5 Years
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
    Cote Des Sommets Chardonnay
    "Wonderfully intense nose boasting a great deal of complexity: white peach, ri..."
    $22.99
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    Richmond Plains Blanc De Noir 2022
    • Variety Pinot Noir
    • Vintage 2022
    • Brand Richmond Plains
    • Cellaring 1-3 Years
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Richmond Plains Blanc De Noir 2022
    "Fruit was hand picked from 20 year old Pinot Noir vines. All fruit was very ..."
    $25.99
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    Te Mania Rose 2023
    • Variety Rose Blend
    • Vintage 2023
    • Brand Te Mania
    • Cellaring 1-3 Years
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.5% Alcohol
    Te Mania Rose 2023
    "The wine opens with an alluring and vibrant bouquet, where the enticing scent..."
    $21.99
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    Aitken's Folly Chardonnay 2022
    • Variety Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2022
    • Brand Aitken's Folly
    • Cellaring 3-5 Years
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
    Aitken's Folly Chardonnay 2022
    "A lush vibrant nose with an abundance of marmalade and tropical fruit aromas ..."
    $37.98
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    Crawford River Strata Riesling 2023
    • Variety Riesling
    • Vintage 2023
    • Brand Crawford River
    • Cellaring 10-15 Years
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
    Crawford River Strata Riesling 2023
    "Citrus leaning towards the Myer lemon and Clementine spectrum are the driving..."
    $39.72
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    Florals By Anchorage Viognier 2023
    • Variety Viognier
    • Vintage 2023
    • Brand Anchorage Wines
    • Cellaring 1-3 Years
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 11.5% Alcohol
    Florals By Anchorage Viognier 2023
    "The 2023 Viognier is a true delight for the senses. As you lift the glass to ..."
    $19.99
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    • Michael Cooper
      5 points
    • Raymond Chan Wi
      18 points
    Maison Noire Puketapu Chardonnay 2022
    • Variety Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2022
    • Brand Maison Noire
    • Cellaring 3-5 Years
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.37% Alcohol
    Maison Noire Puketapu Chardonnay 2022
    "An inspired and boutique wine made by French winemaker, Guillaume Thomas. Han..."
    $34.99
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    • Sam Kim
      92 points
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    Saint Marc Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
    • Variety Sauvignon Blanc
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Les Vignobles Foncalieu
    • Cellaring 1-3 Years
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Saint Marc Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
    "Southern France continues to deliver with exceptional value for money wines. ..."
    $19.99
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    Forte Alto Pinot Grigio 2022
    • Variety Pinot Grigio
    • Vintage 2022
    • Brand Mezzacorona
    • Cellaring Ready, but will Keep
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
    Forte Alto Pinot Grigio 2022
    "Forte Alto Pinot Grigio 2020 is carefully crafted with passion and expertise,..."
    $21.99
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    Te Mania Chardonnay 2021
    • Variety Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2021
    • Brand Te Mania
    • Cellaring 1-3 Years
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.9% Alcohol
    Te Mania Chardonnay 2021
    "The Nelson region has established a strong reputation for this classic variet..."
    $24.99
    • Cameron Douglas
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    • Raymond Chan Wi
      4 points
    • Yvonne Lorkin
      4 points
    Charcoal Gully Gewurztraminer 2014
    • Variety Gewurztraminer
    • Vintage 2014
    • Brand Charcoal Gully
    • Cellaring 1-3 Years
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
    Charcoal Gully Gewurztraminer 2014
    "A refreshing single vineyard soft and gently rich and unctuous off-dry Centr..."
    $19.99
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    • Raymond Chan Wi
      5 points
    • Michael Cooper
      4.5 points
    • Sam Kim
      5 points
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    Hawkshead Riesling 2020
    • Variety Riesling
    • Vintage 2020
    • Brand Hawkshead
    • Cellaring 3-5 Years
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
    Hawkshead Riesling 2020
    "Central Otago Lowburn Riesling epitomises the strength, vitality and maturity..."
    $33.99
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    Sobriety Society Organic Alcohol Removed Chardonnay NV
    • Variety Chardonnay
    • Vintage NV
    • Brand Sobriety Society
    • Cellaring 3-5 Years
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 0.0% Alcohol
    Sobriety Society Organic Alcohol Removed Chardonnay NV
    "Sobriety Society is a range of zero-alcohol wines made with organically grown..."
    $16.99
    • Cameron Douglas
      97 points
    • Raymond Chan Wi
      95 points
    • Bob Campbell MW
      91 points
    • Sam Kim
      96 points
    Valli 'Waitaki Vineyard' Riesling 2021
    • Variety Riesling
    • Vintage 2021
    • Brand Valli
    • Cellaring 5-10 Years
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
    Valli 'Waitaki Vineyard' Riesling 2021
    "The Valli Waitaki Vineyard Riesling 2021 is a New Zealand wine made from 100%..."
    $29.99
    • Sam Kim
      4.5 points
    Anchor Bay Reserve Pinot Gris 2023
    • Variety Pinot Gris
    • Vintage 2023
    • Brand None
    • Cellaring 1-3 Years
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
    Anchor Bay Reserve Pinot Gris 2023
    "Off-dry aromatic Pinot Gris from Motueka, next door to the scenic adventure p..."
    $21.99
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    Longbush Wines Reserve Chardonnay 2022
    • Variety Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2022
    • Brand Longbush Wines
    • Cellaring 3-5 Years
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
    Longbush Wines Reserve Chardonnay 2022
    "The reserve series of Longbush wines, from the carefully selected premium par..."
    $29.99
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    • Raymond Chan Wi
      94 points
    • Michael Cooper
      4.5 points
    • Bob Campbell MW
      91 points
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    Hawkshead Pinot Blanc 2022
    • Variety Pinot Blanc
    • Vintage 2022
    • Brand Hawkshead
    • Cellaring 3-5 Years
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
    Hawkshead Pinot Blanc 2022
    "This wine is highly aromatic and Off Dry in style. The nose detects a promise..."
    $34.01
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    Junction Wines Corner Post Chardonnay 2021
    • Variety Chardonnay
    • Vintage 2021
    • Brand Junction Wines
    • Cellaring 5-10 Years
    • Wine Type White
    • Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
    Junction Wines Corner Post Chardonnay 2021
    "A 100% barrel fermented full bodied chardonnay erupting with mango, scorched ..."
    $27.99
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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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