Crisp & Mineral
Fresh, high-acid whites with citrus, green apple, saline or stony character and a clean finish.
Examples
Riesling, Grüner Veltliner, Chablis-style Chardonnay
Wine Style Guide
White Wine
From crisp and mineral to aromatic, textured and richly expressive.
Understanding the style
White wine covers an exceptionally broad range of styles, shaped by grape variety, climate, vineyard site and winemaking. Some whites are light, zesty and refreshing, while others are floral, mineral, creamy or full-bodied. This collection brings together classic and emerging expressions from around the world, including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Grüner Veltliner, Viognier, Muscat, Pinot Grigio and distinctive indigenous varieties.
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Explore the spectrum
Key Wine Styles
White wines are best understood as a spectrum. Grape variety, climate and winemaking determine whether a wine feels lean and mineral, aromatic and floral, soft and fruit-driven, or rich and textured.
Fresh & Aromatic
Expressive whites with citrus, herbs, flowers and bright fruit, usually made to preserve freshness.
Examples
Sauvignon Blanc, Temjanika, Muscat
Soft & Fruit-Driven
Easy-drinking whites centred on pear, apple, peach and melon with gentle texture and moderate acidity.
Examples
Pinot Grigio, unoaked Chardonnay
Rich & Textured
Fuller whites with broader mouthfeel, ripe fruit and often lees or oak influence.
Examples
Oaked Chardonnay, Viognier
Floral & Perfumed
Highly aromatic whites with blossom, rose, jasmine and stone-fruit character.
Examples
Muscat, Viognier, Gewürztraminer
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Behind the style
Key Grape Varieties
Chardonnay
One of the world’s most versatile white grapes, ranging from lean and mineral to rich, creamy and oak-aged.
Sauvignon Blanc
Fresh and aromatic, typically showing citrus, herbs, gooseberry, passionfruit and lively acidity.
Riesling
High-acid and intensely expressive, ranging from bone-dry and mineral to richly sweet and age-worthy.
Grüner Veltliner
An Austrian speciality known for citrus, green apple, white pepper, herbs and mineral freshness.
Pinot Grigio
Typically light and crisp with pear, citrus and clean freshness, though Pinot Gris styles can be richer.
Viognier
Aromatic and fuller-bodied, with apricot, peach, blossom and a broad, silky texture.
Muscat
Highly perfumed, with fresh grape, citrus, peach and floral notes, made in both dry and sweet styles.
Temjanika
An aromatic Balkan Muscat variety known for orange blossom, rose, peach and intense perfume.
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In the glass
Typical Tasting Profile
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How it feels
Structure
Structure describes the balance of acidity, tannin, body, sweetness and alcohol that shapes how a wine feels in the glass.
Acidity
Medium to High
Tannin
Low
Body
Light to Full
Sweetness
Dry to Sweet
Alcohol
Typically around 10–14.5% ABV, depending on grape, climate and style
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Across the wine world
Important Regions
Burgundy
The benchmark region for Chardonnay, ranging from steely Chablis to rich and complex Côte de Beaune wines.
Loire Valley
Known for Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc, producing fresh, mineral and age-worthy whites.
Alsace
Famous for aromatic white varieties including Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer and Muscat.
Mosel
A classic Riesling region producing light-bodied, high-acid wines with citrus, slate and remarkable ageing potential.
Wachau
An Austrian benchmark for Grüner Veltliner and Riesling, combining ripeness with mineral precision.
Traisental
A limestone-rich Austrian region particularly associated with fresh, precise Grüner Veltliner and Riesling.
Marlborough
Internationally recognised for vibrant, intensely aromatic Sauvignon Blanc.
Margaret River
Known for high-quality Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc–Semillon styles with freshness and texture.
Vardar River Valley
A Balkan region producing Chardonnay, Temjanika and other aromatic whites with ripe fruit and freshness.
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At the table
Food Pairings
White wine is exceptionally versatile with food. Crisp and mineral styles suit seafood and salads, aromatic whites pair well with herbs and spice, while fuller and richer whites work with poultry, creamy dishes and richer sauces.
Good with
Seafood Shellfish Grilled fish Roast chicken Salads Vegetable dishes Creamy pasta Soft cheeses Sushi Spicy Asian dishesThe essential character
What Defines White Wine
White wine is defined by freshness, aromatic expression and texture rather than tannin. Its diversity comes from grape variety, climate and winemaking choices such as lees ageing, malolactic fermentation and oak, creating styles that range from razor-sharp and mineral to floral, creamy and full-bodied.
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White Wine
43
wines
in this collection
Wellington Wines
Wellington Wines ‘Duke No. 2’ Chenin Blanc 2025 – South Africa
$48.00
Zulal
Zulal Voskehat 2022 – White wine, Vayots Dzor, Armenia
$73.00
Wellington Wines
Wellington Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2025 – Wellington, South Africa
$55.00
Laibach
Laibach Ladybird Organic Pinotage 2017 – Stellenbosch, South Africa
$85.00
vinosg
Shangri-La Wine Company Legend Chardonnay 2022 – Yunnan, China
$145.00
Château Nine Peaks
Château Nine Peaks Chardonnay Classic 2025 – Qingdao, China
$75.00
Wine Thieves
Wine Thieves Mtsvane 2021 – Kakheti, Georgia
$86.00
Wine Thieves
Wine Thieves Rkatsiteli 2023 – Kakheti, Georgia
$86.00
Wine Thieves
Wine Thieves Kisi 2022 – Kakheti, Georgia
$85.00
Domaine Neferis
Domaine Neferis Magnifique Blanc 1er Cru | Tunisian White Wine | Singapore
$68.00
Château Ksara
Château Ksara Blanc de l'Observatoire 2021 White Wine | Lebanon
$67.00
Château Ksara
Château Ksara Chardonnay Cuvée du Pape 2019 White Wine | Lebanon
$88.00
Stones + Thunder
Stones + Thunder Calm Before the Storm Chardonnay 2023 | Margaret River, Australia
$80.00
K+K Kirnbauer
K+K Kirnbauer Zwickl Chardonnay Reserve | Burgenland, Austria
$81.00
Huber
Markus Huber Riesling Ried Berg Premier Cru 2024 | Traisental, Austria
$120.00
Huber
Markus Huber Sauvignon Blanc Terrassen 2025 | Lower Austria, Austria
$50.00
Huber
Markus Huber Grüner Veltliner Obere Steigen 2025 | Traisental, Austria
$55.00
Huber
Markus Huber Grüner Veltliner Ried Berg Premier Cru 2024 | Traisental, Austria
$120.00
Huber
Markus Huber Riesling Terrassen 2025 | Traisental, Austria
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Discover white wines from classic and emerging regions, from crisp Sauvignon Blanc and mineral Riesling to textured Chardonnay, aromatic Viognier, Muscat and distinctive indigenous varieties.
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