Tag: White Wine

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Types of white wine grapes : Muscat

Muscat (Moos-cat) More a family of grapes than a single variety, muscat bears no relationship with the Muscadet wine. Food-wine pairing: Muscat shows best on its own: without food. Districts: any warmer climates. Typical taste: often sweet and always fruity, with a characteristic grapefruity and musky aroma. Muscat wines are instantly recognizable to anyone who [...]

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Types of white wine grapes : Sauvignon blanc

Sauvignon blanc (So-vee-nyon Blah) Food-wine pairing: a versatile food wine for seafood, poultry, and salads. Districts: New Zealand produces some excellent Sauvignon Blancs. Some Australian Sauvignon Blancs, grown in warmer areas, tends to be flat and lack fruit qualities. Of French origin, sauvignon blanc is grown in the Bordeaux district where it is blended with [...]

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Types of white wine grapes : Chardonnay

Chardonnay (Shar-doe-nay) Chardonnay was the most popular white grape through the 1990′s. It can be made sparkling or still. Food-wine pairing: it is a good choice for fish and chicken dishes. Districts: chardonnay makes the principle white wine of Burgundy (France), where it originated. Chardonnay is grown with success in most viticultural areas under a [...]

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Types of white wine grapes : Gewürztraminer

Gewürztraminer (Gah-vurtz-tra-meener) A very aromatic variety. Food-wine pairing: ideal for sipping and with Asian food, pork and grilled sausages. Districts: best-known in Alsace, Germany, the USA West Coast, and New York. Typical taste in varietal wine: fruity flavours with aromas of rose petal, peach, lychee, and allspice. A Gewürztraminer often appears not as refreshing as [...]

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Types of white wine grapes : Riesling

Riesling (Rees-ling) Riesling should taste fresh. If they do, then they might also prove tastier and tastier as they age. Food-wine pairing: dry versions go well with fish, chicken and pork dishes. Districts: the classic German grape of the Rhine and Mosel, riesling grows in all wine districts. Germany’s great Rieslings are usually made slightly [...]

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47 White Wine Varietals

47 white wine varietals Here is a list of vine varieties with a description of the white wines made from them. Variety Origin Description Aligoté French Poor man’s Burgundy. Pale, light, crisp wine. Not for ageing. Alvarinho Portugal Produces Vinho Verde, very crisp, light with a slight prickle. Auxerrois French Acidic, very dry and full-bodies, [...]

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Pino de Bali – White

Pino de Bali – White Aged in oak, the fortified wine is delicate with a warmth on the palate. The flavour is enhanced by raisin and woody overtones, along with orange peel and nutty aromas. Pinot White has a smooth finish yet not overly sweet. Pino de Bali makes for a delicious drink before dinner [...]

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Tunjung – Balinese White Wine

Tunjung – Balinese White Wine Tunjung sparkling wine comes from a grape variety identified as “Probolingo Biru”. The grapes are grown in the north east of Bali at the Hatten Wines vineyard.  This brut sparkling favorite has aromas of citrus peel and flowers, with a lingering scent of light creamy yeast.  The aromas and flavours [...]

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Aga White – Balinese White Wine

Aga White – Balinese White Wine Hatten Wines dry white is a delightful wine made from the Belgia grapes grown in Hatten Wines’ own vineyard on the North East of Bali. Fermentation is conducted at a low temperature in order to preserve the delicate lemon-lime flavours.  The wine is matured for over six months in [...]

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The Perfect Wine Choice Made Easy

Do you find it hard to pick out the perfect wine for a special dinner or event? We have a checklist of particular things to look for in a good wine. This should help you make a great choice in your next wine purchase. 1. The Whites: When your guests first arrive and are enjoying [...]

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Some Of The Reasons Chardonnay Is A Favorite Among White Wines

Chardonnay wine is named for the Chardonnay grapes that are used to create it. These grapes originated in the Burgundy and Champagne regions of France but have adapted well to conditions all over the world. The ease of growing Chardonnay grapes have helped them to spread to many parts of the world. Chardonnay grapes are [...]