Top 7 White Wine Types

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Top 7White Wine Types
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Leading White Wine Types
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Chardonnay (Shar-don-nay)

• The most popular white wine.

Tends to be voluptuous, velvety, and dry. Its
citrus flavors, like lemon and grapefruit, and
fruity melons are complemented with those of its
oak barrel fermentation, including rich, creamy,
buttery tones and hints of vanilla and toast.
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Sauvignon Blanc (So-veen-yawn Blah)

• Also known as Fumé Blanc to highlight the
  wines smoky flavors.

Sauvignon Blanc aromas and flavors can be smoky
(light), herbal, grassy, with suggestions of bell
peppers. It can also run the gamut, from evoking
thoughts of unripe fruit, such as pears or apples
to tropical fruits, like mangos, melons, and
blackcurrants. It is typically a very light wine
that tends to be acidic and crisp.
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Moscato (Mus-ket-o)

• It is known by several names, like Muskateller,
  Muscat Canelli and Muscat Blanc.

Has a musky aroma with a citric or grapefruit
flavor that is frequently sweet a very distinct
taste.
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Pinot Grigio (Pee-know-gree-zo)

• Known by numerous names Pinot Grigio (California
  and Italy), Pinot Gris (Oregon), Malvoisie
  (Frances Loire Valley), Pinot Gris (in the rest
  of the France), Grauer Burgunder or
  Ruländer(Austria).

Typically a dry, crisp wine with an acidic bite.
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Gewürztraminer (Gah-VERTZ-tra-MEE-ner)

• Tends to be sweet white wine, which is sometimes
  dry.

The aroma is an interesting mixture of spice and
flowers. It is not deemed as lively as other wine
types.
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Riesling (Rees-ling)

• Known by many names, such as Weisser Riesling,
  Riesling Renano, Rheinriesling, and Johannisberg
  Riesling.

Lighter than a Chardonnay. Typically complex and
sweet with aromas of fresh apples, florals, and
honey. Some are musky and dry.
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White Zinfandel

• Made from the same red grape used to make Red
  Zinfandel.

White zinfandel is a pale, pinkish color thats
very sweet and lends itself to citrusy flavors,
such as orange or grapefruit as well as hints of
vanilla and strawberries.
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There are a variety of wine types, all with their
own unique set of characteristics waiting for you
to explore!
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