Wine Guide
Guide to the White Wine Spectrum
White wines do often draw less of a prestige than the reds, but coveted Chardonnays & Rieslings have fetched rocketing prices as well.
Similar to red wines, white wines also live on a spectrum. You have light & racy acidity on one side, as well as aromatic & bodied on the other. This makes it easy to choose something too acidic, dry, sweet, green, heavy for your taste.
California, USA - Not Just Napa Valley
With over 100 American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), Northern California sits at the epicentre of famous US wines, from which Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and Mendocino County are popular regions. Sonoma is second only to Napa in reputation. Together, the two regions make up California’s beloved “wine country”.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is undoubtably one of the most popular grapes in the world, and is grown in many regions. This also results in the huge variety of Chardonnays, from lean dry, sparkling Blanc de Blancs to rich, creamy white wines aged in oak.Exploring a variety of Chardonnay will show you just how much winemaking styles & climate are huge influences on the final taste of the wine.
