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WHITE WINES
| WINE TYPE |
STYLE |
AROMA/FLAVOR |
| Chablis |
Made from Chardonnay |
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| Chardonnay |
Varies with region and process, but usually subtle, dry and crisp. Absorbs flavors, is used in many white wines and champagnes. Goes well with most foods. |
Flowery, buttery, warm, very fruity. Aged in oak, vanilla, nuts, cloves |
| Chenin Blanc |
Not very common. Produces wines which range from very dry to very sweet. |
Fruitty (apples, citrus, blossoms, melon) honey, and spice. |
| Marsanne/Rousane |
These two varieties are commonly combined, full body with low acid. Used to make Hermitages. |
Apples, nuts, spice. |
| Muscat |
Universal and very versatile grape, can produce both sweet and dry wines, still or sparkling, fortified or table. |
Grapes, flowers, spice. |
| Pinot Blanc |
Simple, full in body, can produce both sweet and dry. |
Light apples, almonds. |
| Pinot Gris |
Rich in style, these wines go well with most food. |
Light Oranges, pine, nuts. |
| Riesling |
This is the classic grape of Germany. Wines produced have a balance between fruit and acidity, whether it be in a dry crisp style, or a full bodied luscious sweet wine. Gains complexity with age. |
Very aromatic, both crispness and sweetness of an apple. |
| Semillon |
Full in body, rich in texture. Usually blended with other grape varieties, is the principal grape in the full and sweet Sauternes. |
Bell peppers, grass, straw, fruit, flowers, spice. When aged in oak: vanilla, spice. |
| Voigner |
Very rich and dry, medium in body, presently popular. |
Strong fruit (orange blossoms, melon, pear). |
| White Burgundy |
Made from Chardonnay. |
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