Did you know that white wine can be made from any color of grape? This is possible because the skin is separated from the juice during fermentation and thus does not affect the color of the liquid. A white wine made from a very dark grape may appear pink or 'blush'. Rosé wines is considered a gentle compromise between reds and whites as the skin of red grapes is left in for a short time during fermentation. White wines can often be distinguished between dry or sweet. Due to the higher acidity level in white wines, most people often refers to white wine as sourish or tangy.

Chardonnay is considered the world's most popular dry white wine it is described as medium to full-bodied with apple and citrus flavors combined and sometimes has a buttery essence from fermentation and aging in oak barrels. Chardonnay is a safe choice to compliment any seafood or poultry (white meat) dishes.

Sauvignon Blanc is lighter than Chardonnay, with bright melon and citrus aromas a hint of green suggesting bell pepper or fresh cut grass. Sauvignon Blanc typically compliments shellfish or pasta with white sauce.

 

Meanwhile Riesling is a light bodied wine that is of Germanic origin with flowery aromas like honeysuckle, apples, and peaches. Rieslings can range from slightly to very sweet and most commonly referred as dessert wines. Riesling are always recommended with pork dishes and or spicy foods.
Chenin Blanc is everyone’s favorite luncheon wine due to its light fruity variety that has a hint of melon, apple, and peach aromas. It is the perfect wine with your salad or sandwich.

Muscat has a very flowery style and flavor, and peachy aromas.

White wines and country they are produced in:

• Chardonnay - France, California, Australia, South Africa
• Chablis - France
• Chenin Blanc - South Africa, France
• Frascati - Italy
• Gewürztraminer - France (Alsace), Germany, South Africa
• Liebfraumilch - Germany
• Orvieto - Italy
• Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio - France, Italy, Oregon
• Pouilly-Fuissé - France
• Riesling - France (Alsace), Germany
• Sauvignon Blanc - France, California, New Zealand, South Africa
• Semillon - South Africa
• Soave - Italy
• Tokaji - Hungary
• Verdicchio dei castelli di Jesi – Italy

Judging the quality of white wines is quite similar evaluating red wines. White wines fermented and or aged in barrels will be a slightly darker hue than those which are fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel tanks. As they age, white wines will darken, to assume a deeper golden color and with excessive aging they will begin to brown. If you come across a young white that has a brownish tinge, it would be best if you don’t taste it.

Just as red wine is best served at room temperature, white wines are best served chilled at 45 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit but not cold as they will mute the flavor. Lighter, fruitier wines are best served at around 45 degrees Fahrenheit while a fuller-bodied white like Chardonnay is best at around 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

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