White Wine.
From Chardonnay to Pinot Grigio, white wines are the refreshing
choice with many foods and for many occasions. From the full
bodied and buttery to the to the light and dry. This section outlines
the major white varietals, blends and regional types.
From Chardonnay to Pinot Grigio, white wines are the refreshing
choice with many foods and for many occasions. From the full
bodied and buttery to the to the light and dry. This section outlines
the major white varietals, blends and regional types.
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What Makes White Wine White
White wine grapes aren't exactly white, but then neither is the wine that they
produce. Why it's not called "gold wine" or "yellow wine" is a mystery.
Under that skin, the center of a white grape is just like a red one. It's the skin
color of the skin that will determine the color of the end product, not the "meat"
of the fruit, as it were. When white grapes are picked, they are immediately
pressed and the juice is removed from the skins with little contact.
White Varietials
Includes: Albarino, Arneis, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Gruner
Veltliner, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Semillon, Viognier, Vernaccia
White Blends & Regionals
Includes: Bordeaux Blends. Liebframilch, Rhone Blends, Muller Thurgau,
White wine grapes aren't exactly white, but then neither is the wine that they
produce. Why it's not called "gold wine" or "yellow wine" is a mystery.
Under that skin, the center of a white grape is just like a red one. It's the skin
color of the skin that will determine the color of the end product, not the "meat"
of the fruit, as it were. When white grapes are picked, they are immediately
pressed and the juice is removed from the skins with little contact.
White Varietials
Includes: Albarino, Arneis, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Gruner
Veltliner, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Semillon, Viognier, Vernaccia
White Blends & Regionals
Includes: Bordeaux Blends. Liebframilch, Rhone Blends, Muller Thurgau,
Fast Facts
- Under that skin, the pulpy part of a white
grape is the same color as a red grape - In 2005 Chardonnay accounted for 26 percent
of all wine shipped from California - Chardonnay is planted on 95,000 acres of
vineyards - In 2005, 41 percent of wine sold was white
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