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What You Should Know About White Wine

Posted at 2:32 PM, Feb 19, 2020
and last updated 2020-02-19 14:32:56-05

LANSING, Mich. — It's National Drink Wine Day on February 19!

We know that not everyone loves white wines but many people do. For everyone that has questioned how to pick a good white wine, let us share some information that I have learned over the years.

Distinguish between the most popular white wines. The following are white wines that you will have to choose from. There are many different brands with each type of white wine.

  • Chardonnay – Fruity and smooth-tasting. This often features flavors of green apple, citrus, pineapple, and papaya.
  • Pinot Grigio – Lighter and more dry than Chardonnay. Pinot Grigio is flavored with tastes of citrus, fresh pear, and melon.
  • Riesling – Usually sweet, with fruity flavors. More bitter than Moscato.
  • Moscato – This is the sweetest white wine, being a lighter-bodied white. It's a great accompaniment to brunch or to fruit-themed desserts. Flavors of fresh floral, ripe stone fruit, and exotic spice stand out.
  • Sauvignon blanc – More dry than Chardonnay and very acidic. It includes tropical flavors.


People say that white wines are great for pairing with Chicken. Wines such as Chardonnay or Chenin Blanc tend to be best as they are full-bodied wines. When we talk about a full 'Bodied' wine this refers to the perceived “weight” and viscosity of the sweet white wine. A full-bodied wine feels thick, coating the sides of a glass as you swirl it.

Some people also like pairing white wine with Cheese. When you are thinking about this you should think about the type of cheese for any cheese and wine pairings. For brie or camembert, try Champagne, Chardonnay, or dry Riesling. Goat cheese, pair with Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, or Pouilly-Fume. Smoked cheese is best paired with Gewurztraminer, Sauternes, or Shiraz. For blue cheese, try Sauternes, Banyuls, Port, Late harvest wines, Madeira, or Amarone.

Fish also goes well with white wine. for this use a light to medium-bodied white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc, Vinho Verde, or Chablis.

Thanks to Top Agency for some great info on this day!

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