Basic Information of White Wine
Important things first, why are white wine, not white at all, but yellow, golden or straw-like in colour? Its color can be obtained from a selection of grape varietals. White wines are made of the grape juice and grape skin of green, gold or yellowish coloured grapes or from just the juice (not the skin) of select red grapes (as in some Champagnes).
When to Drink White Wines
White wines are usually consumed with lighter meals, think lunch, smaller dinners, and appetisers or as an apritif themselves. They're more refreshing, lighter in both style and taste than most of their red wine opposite numbers, making them superb for spring and summer occasions. The old suggestion of white wine with white beef still is true in several examples, but there are lots of exceptions and palate preferences that dictate which wines to pair with what foods.
White Wine Glass Choice
White wines beg a different glass style as red wines. They like and are best presented in narrow glass, as the sharp at the very top of the glass allows for better smell density of more fragile white wines. Ideal white wine serving temperatures are between 45-50 F.
White Wine Varietals
The Massive 8 when it comes down to white wine varietals are : Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc ( also called Fum Blanc ), Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris / Pinot Grigio, Semillon, Viognier, and Chenin Blanc.
Common White Wine Flavour Outlines
* Citrus
* Apple
* Pear
* Grapefruit
* Lemon
* Lime
* Pineapple
* Melon
* Butter
* Honey
* Floral
* Herb
* Earthy.