How To Discover Your Favorite White Wines

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How To Discover

Your FavoriteWhite Wines

White Wines

Add joy to anyone’s palate

They’re crisp and refreshing

Enjoy them by themselves or paired with food

Sweet or dry

White Wines

Anyone can find a white wine theyenjoy

But How Do You Do That

White Wines

Anyone can find a white wine theyenjoy

Start With The Grapes

White Wine Grapes

12 popular varieties in the world

4 predominant varieties consumedIn the United States

White Wine Grapes

Discover wines made from the4 grapes first…

• Chardonnay• Sauvignon Blanc• Riesling• Pinot Gris

ChardonnayThe most popular grape grown and consumed in the USA

The good news…There are some outstandingChardonnays

The bad news…There are some mass producedcheap Chardonnays that are notso good.

ChardonnayGrowing Areas:

• Burgundy (France)• Argentina• Australia• South Africa• Chile• California• New York• Virginia• Oregon• Texas

ChardonnayBest Growing Areas:

• Burgundy (France)• Argentina• Australia• South Africa• Chile• California• New York• Virginia• Oregon• Texas

White Burgundies – the Original Chardonnays

ChardonnayBest Growing Areas:

• Burgundy (France)• Argentina• Australia• South Africa• Chile• California• New York• Virginia• Oregon• Texas

White Burgundies – the Original Chardonnays

Look for Chardonnay from these areas

ChardonnayBest Growing Areas:

• Burgundy (France)• Argentina• Australia• South Africa• Chile• California• New York• Virginia• Oregon• Texas

White Burgundies – the Original Chardonnays

Fruity Aromas and Flavors: apple, tropical fruit mushroom, mineralsMedium to High Acidity: a crisp, tart tasteSweetness: inexpensive can be a bit sweet

Sauvignon BlancGrowing Areas:

• France• New Zealand• Australia

Grass and Herbal Aromas and Flavors: hints of melon and fruitHigh Acidity:

RieslingGrowing Areas:

• Germany• Alsace (France)• Australia• Austria

Fruity and Flowery Aromas and Flavors:High Acidity:Dry To Sweet:

Pinot Gris/GrigioGrowing Areas:

• France• Argentina• Chile• Oregon

Fruity and Flowery Aromas and Flavors: underlying honey plusPear, floral, peach, spicy and/or orange rind

How To Get Started

Start with Chardonnay:

• Try a bottle aged in Oak• Try a bottle aged in stainless steel without Oak• Start with French or California Chardonnay ($15 - $25)

Use Your Local Wine Shop As A Resource

How To Get Started

Next Try Riesling:

• German or French• Rely on your wine shop to select the sweetness

Use Your Local Wine Shop As A Resource

Then Try Sauvignon Blanc:

• New Zealand

Finally, Try Pinot Gris:

• Let your wine shop guide you based on what you preferred above

How To Get StartedOnce You Know These 4 Grapes Move To The Other MostPopular Grapes

• Albarino• Chenin Blanc• Gewurtztraminer• Gruner Veltliner• Muscat• Pinot Blanc• Semillion• Viognier

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