White Wine Basics

So what is there to be said for white wine fundamentals, choices, selection, characteristics, varietals and more If you are in the market for a cellar classic, vintage favorite, or simply looking for a nice wine to have with dinner or to serve by itself, by food-matching or preference opting for a white wine, there are some things you need to know and consider.

A red-wine connoisseur branching and venturing out perhaps … Why not try a white wine for a change? Everyone knows quite well that all wine is a matter of preference based on the drinker as well as the occasion, cuisine choice (or budgetary decision)! A bottle of white wine can be a nice gift as well. Before you go shopping, there are a few white wine basics to take serious issue with to make the best selection you possibly can.

One does not need to be a frequent wine drinker to know some white wine basics. There are many articles and books available to those who are looking to learn more about white wine choosing and enjoying Another option, if you feel comfortable is to ask someone you know who is knowledgeable about wine to give you some information about white wines. Food, unit price or affordability and personal taste preferences can all influence the type of wine you end up choosing.

District, region or origin, zone, vintage or year, content and pairing will matter and make all the difference. Many would argue that as important is to know the varietal and grape that the wine is made from. For many the choice of a white wine, typically will be dictated by sweetness or dryness, that crisp, refreshing taste that you get that makes the glass extra enjoyable! So whether you pick a Chardonnay (a worldwide favorite), or Chenic Blanc, Gewurtztraminer, Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc. If you ask the wine experts, they will be quick to point out that the more yellow or gold-hued the wine is, the better when selecting a rich, bold white wine, that will appeal to the wider palette. Many tasting notes reflect that taste that are very typical of the nose, aroma and after-taste include: apple, butter, citrus, earthy, floral, grapefruit, herb, honey, lemon-lime, melon, pear or pine-apple. Typically wines are names from the region or grape that it is manufactured from. Many of the dried, more full-bodied whites will be best characterized as an acquired taste – the perfect balance between hue or color, palate (taste), aroma, nose, body and staged-development.

The general rule of thumb for most white wine enjoyment and selection or drinking pleasure, centers around crisp, chilled satisfaction. Enjoyed simply and not as complex in body and character make it an easy choice. Pre-dinner or spritzers are popular, as are sparkling wines, letting even spicy, herb-filled food come to its full right! The more tangy and creamy, the more complex the choice and wider the selection. Barreled and oak-characteristic big whites as they are known, from France and California mostly are for the more advanced palette a tantalizing pleasure and welcome refreshment – especially in warmer climates and chilled to perfection.

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Ian Love is the boss of Australian online wine store, specialising in premium red wines and runs Perth's largest wine clubs.

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