Boris Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 To compliment the Red Wine thread, what are everyone's top tips for white wine? Will be buying a couple this evening and tend to go for a French Chardonnay, but like the Vina Sol and also New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, but that tends to be a bit pricey. Over to you, JKB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairneyhill Jambo Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Not really a white wine drinker but I used to drink Woodbridge Chardonnay in the Ship on the Shore in Leith a few years ago. Its about ?7-8 a bottle out the shops but really really nice stuff. http://www.majestic.co.uk/Woodbridge-Chardonnay-zid18950 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Play it safe and go for a Chablis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 Play it safe and go for a Chablis. ASDA do a rather quaffable white burgunday for about ?7. Better than the Chablis I bought at the same time pre-Xmas, imo. But yes, Chablis isn't that bad a shout! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redm Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 A friend who kens their stuff had me try Viognier a while ago and I've rarely looked back. If I want a really nice white, that's what I look for. My standard tipple of choice when it comes to white is usually a pinot grigio though. Far more difficult to end up with a bad pinot grigio than it is most other whites, from my experience. In bars and stuff anyway. Different when you're buying bottles in the shops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 A friend who kens their stuff had me try Viognier a while ago and I've rarely looked back. If I want a really nice white, that's what I look for. My standard tipple of choice when it comes to white is usually a pinot grigio though. Far more difficult to end up with a bad pinot grigio than it is most other whites, from my experience. In bars and stuff anyway. Different when you're buying bottles in the shops. I like white wine but there's so much tasteless Pinot Grigio, I wouldn't touch it. If you like that but want to try something similar, try a Gavi, Fiano, Verdicchio, Vermentino or Alberino. I like a good Sauvignon Blanc or a blend with Semillon. And I like a crisp Riesling (not the sweeter ones though). Viognier, Chablis, Marsanne etc I can only drink in small doses as I find some of them a bit floral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redm Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I like white wine but there's so much tasteless Pinot Grigio, I wouldn't touch it. If you like that but want to try something similar, try a Gavi, Fiano, Verdicchio, Vermentino or Alberino. I like a good Sauvignon Blanc or a blend with Semillon. And I like a crisp Riesling (not the sweeter ones though). Viognier, Chablis, Marsanne etc I can only drink in small doses as I find some of them a bit floral. The pinot grigio is my safe go-to wine, generally speaking. There's a type of white wine that to me tastes like a hangover and pretty much gives me a headache the minute I've sipped it. That's essentially what I'm trying to avoid when I'm out drinking in bars with no real wine list to choose from. A bad white is so much worse than a bad red, much much much worse! Chablis is up there with Viognier as my preferred whites, but I've noted the others. I'm really a red drinker but don't like blue teeth so if I'm out and about it's usually white I look for. Tbf, lately I've developed a bit of a prosecco and champagne thing. It may take over entirely as my 'white' option at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyjambo Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I was buying Sancerre at Christmas as it was on offer from ?12 to ?8 odds a bottle and it was lovely, don't usually spend as much as that on a bottle, usually spend about ?5 or ?6, but could definitely taste the difference, will get it again when it's back on offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmarkus1981 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, its the only one for me. It CAN be pricey but there usually an offer on a particular bottle, for a real treat its a bottle of Cloudy Bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 Chablis is up there with Viognier as my preferred whites, but I've noted the others. I'm really a red drinker but don't like blue teeth so if I'm out and about it's usually white I look for. Tbf, lately I've developed a bit of a prosecco and champagne thing. It may take over entirely as my 'white' option at some point. Voigner is pretty good - have usually had it as a blend, and saw it blended as a red the other day too. Fizz is the mutts! Love the stuff. Aussie sparkling is usually as good a sub for champagne as anything else imo and at ?7 a bottle a steal. I probably prefer Prosecco though as it's creaminess is less acidic. I was buying Sancerre at Christmas as it was on offer from ?12 to ?8 odds a bottle and it was lovely, don't usually spend as much as that on a bottle, usually spend about ?5 or ?6, but could definitely taste the difference, will get it again when it's back on offer Mmmm... had this once. My sis has a restaurant and so gets sent loads of bottles for tasting. The Sancerre was genius! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 The pinot grigio is my safe go-to wine, generally speaking. There's a type of white wine that to me tastes like a hangover and pretty much gives me a headache the minute I've sipped it. That's essentially what I'm trying to avoid when I'm out drinking in bars with no real wine list to choose from. A bad white is so much worse than a bad red, much much much worse! All the others I listed are all similar but with a bit more flavour. Wine in most bars is pretty ropey though, so I know what you mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Reekin' Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Don't drink much white wine as it tends to give me heartburn unless I'm very careful / moderate with it, but when I do, I usually go for one of the following: Verdejo, Central Spain. The best are from the Rueda region, but you get decent ones from La Mancha and Valdepe?as as well. It's tangy and tasty and has its own distinctive character and taste. The verdejo / sauvignon-blanc blends are very nice too. Albari?o, Galicia in NW Spain. Not the cheapest, but - again - very characterful and tangy. It has a slightly more full and richer taste than the Verdejo. Usually tends to be a bit more expensive too. Gr?ner Veltliner, Austria. A lovely wine. Don't be put-off by any memories of the Austrian / Italian wine-adulteration scandals from 30-odd years ago, as they've completely cleaned-up their act since then. Austria's best-known and most prestigious grape-variety: best enjoyed in 1/4 litre mugs in Vienna's wine-gardens, or overlooking the Danube in the Wachau wine-valley, but pretty damned tasty from the fridge at home too! The Moser family wines are good quality and usually at a reasonable price, but there are a lot more expensive ones out there if you want to go upmarket. Verdicchio, northern Italy. Maybe a related grape variety to Verdejo? The names are similar, and both are tasty, tangy, and refreshing wines, excellent with fish & seafood. What these wines have in common - as far as I'm concerned - is that they have unique tastes and characters, and could not have come from anywhere else than where they do. (Having said that, Portugal also produces Albari?o - Albarihno - and Gr?ner Veltliner is also grown in smaller quantities in Hungary and Germany, but you don't often see any of those wines here anyway. Avoid the Hungarian version if you do see it as it's nowhere near the quality of the Austrian.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Whittaker's Tache Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Love a decent riesling Had a bottle of Dr L's with the goose for Christmas dinner. So much bang for your buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortyJambo Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Love a crisp, dry, flavoursome white wine. Spanish Albarino and a non-sweet Riesling being favourites. Gavi from Italy is very nice too. Waitrose sell a really nice dry English wine from Chapel Down called Flint Dry, well worth a try if you can get it at around a tenner a bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 To compliment the Red Wine thread, what are everyone's top tips for white wine? Will be buying a couple this evening and tend to go for a French Chardonnay, but like the Vina Sol and also New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, but that tends to be a bit pricey. Over to you, JKB! New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc has to be Cloudy Bay. If to pricey try a Chilean. Not quite as good but also not quite as pricey. Should have read the thread before posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsh Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Sancerre is the KJ, Arnold Rimmer likes it too, so there you go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Thor Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Again like the red wine thread there's plenty unusual things out there you can pick up for sub ?10 which are stunning. Gavi de Gavi, Falanghina, Fiano all out of Italy or Sicily and my absolute favourite at the moment, Picpoul de Pinet from South West France. Agree with the Viognier shout, again from the Languedoc especially. There's a big world out there beyond Chardonnay & Sauvignon Blanc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorgiegirl Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Not a big white wine drinker, I do like a Sancerre, Chablis Premier Cru or a Pouilly fume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Chimp Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Out of left field, but I love the Savoie whites. Probably because they're what I drink in the Alps, but they are quite soft but acidic and they cut right through a rich fondue, or mountain sausage. Would work well with something with a white or cheese sauce. A good Apremont or a Chignin would be the ones to look out for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Thor Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I didn't see Zico's post but in terms of floral whites I'd add in Torrontes from Argentina and Gewurztraminer from Europe or sth America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie Walnut Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Get yourself down to Costco and treat yourself to some of this http://www.wine.com/v6/Santa-Margherita-Pinot-Grigio-2012/wine/122963/detail.aspx?state=CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf's Mate Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I was buying Sancerre at Christmas as it was on offer from ?12 to ?8 odds a bottle and it was lovely, don't usually spend as much as that on a bottle, usually spend about ?5 or ?6, but could definitely taste the difference, will get it again when it's back on offer I don't drink hardly any white wine but when I do its Sancerre! Sainsbury's sell one which was given a gold label award and costs around ?10. It might even be their own make (not sure) but of all the Sancerre I've tasted it's one of the nicest I've had. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Sancerre or Petit Chablis all the way. And I can buy it for around ?10 a bottle in Luxembourg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyjambo Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I don't drink hardly any white wine but when I do its Sancerre! Sainsbury's sell one which was given a gold label award and costs around ?10. It might even be their own make (not sure) but of all the Sancerre I've tasted it's one of the nicest I've had. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk It was sainsbury I got it from, not sure if it's their own make or not, but will be getting it again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 South African Sauvignon Blanc Neil Ellis or Klein Constantia particularly nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf's Mate Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 It was sainsbury I got it from, not sure if it's their own make or not, but will be getting it again May well have been the same one mate as they only had two in the huge Sainsbury's I was in. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Thor Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 South African Sauvignon BlancNeil Ellis or Klein Constantia particularly nice Ellis' Groenekloof sauvignon blanc was the dogs balls. Used to work for his UK importers and drank it just about every night. Springfield Sauvignon from Robertson is stunning too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Ellis' Groenekloof sauvignon blanc was the dogs balls. Used to work for his UK importers and drank it just about every night. Springfield Sauvignon from Robertson is stunning too Iona Sauvignon Blanc is another cracker. Better bang for your buck drinking SA or French SB than the kiwi stuff. As good as some of it is, I think it's overpriced. Halfway through a Gavi that was a fine accompaniment to the Bloody Mary mussels I made for dinner (with thanks to Jamie Oliver). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millerntor Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Albari?o is really nice chilled, loads of supermarkets sell it here now, slightly sweet but not overly so. If you go to Portugal its called alvarino - i reckon its the same grape. Weirdly its sometimes referred to as a verde wine rather than vino blanco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westbow Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 Try white rioja wine. Something a bit different. If you have a taste for proper dessert wines try Tokaji, ice cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmarkus1981 Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc has to be Cloudy Bay. If to pricey try a Chilean. Not quite as good but also not quite as pricey. Should have read the thread before posting. See, I told you Also, going with 'alwaysthereinspirit's excellent taste. An old friend of mine who knew his wine and invested in it once said 'you can't go wrong with a Chilean Sauvignon Blanc'... In fact, is that you. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beats Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 I'm thinking about joining a wine club. What's the best one to go for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysthereinspirit Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 See, I told you Also, going with 'alwaysthereinspirit's excellent taste. An old friend of mine who knew his wine and invested in it once said 'you can't go wrong with a Chilean Sauvignon Blanc'... In fact, is that you. Alan Sorry but I'm not an Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I an easily pleased. A cheap Pinot Grigio will do. Unless you are a real connoisseur, it is more than adequate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartofgold Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Can't beat a NZ Malborough Sauvignon Blanc. Cloudy Bay (for a treat) or Villa Maria from Asda at half the price it was 6 yrs ago. However for an even bigger treat IMHO, how about Italian SB (yes!) Ponte del Diavolo only downside is price and I've only found it in Valvona & Crolla. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlasgoJambo Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Can't beat a NZ Malborough Sauvignon Blanc. Cloudy Bay (for a treat) or Villa Maria from Asda at half the price it was 6 yrs ago. However for an even bigger treat IMHO, how about Italian SB (yes!) Ponte del Diavolo only downside is price and I've only found it in Valvona & Crolla. Ponte del Diavolo Pinot Grigio is excellent. Really shows the worth of spending a few more pounds when it comes to white wine. Cornelius may sell it as they stock a lot of Liberty Wines - think I saw the Martin Codax Albari?o last time I was in back in November which is great too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlasgoJambo Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Out of left field, but I love the Savoie whites. Probably because they're what I drink in the Alps, but they are quite soft but acidic and they cut right through a rich fondue, or mountain sausage. Would work well with something with a white or cheese sauce. Ah yes. With some brie, un pan, saucisson, all prepped with an Opinel knife - perfect lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Ponte del Diavolo Pinot Grigio is excellent. Really shows the worth of spending a few more pounds when it comes to white wine. Cornelius may sell it as they stock a lot of Liberty Wines - think I saw the Martin Codax Albari?o last time I was in back in November which is great too. The Martin Codax is a lovely drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydney Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 NZ Sauvignon Blanc is always good. Most Hunter Valley Verdelhos are also good. Tried a new grape variety (arneis?) I had never had before at the weekend when we visited a winery in Shoalhaven south of Sydney. It was really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 NZ Sauvignon Blanc is always good. Most Hunter Valley Verdelhos are also good. Tried a new grape variety (arneis?) I had never had before at the weekend when we visited a winery in Shoalhaven south of Sydney. It was really good. Off topic but I got caught in a downpour of what can only be described as frozen golf balls in Shoalhaven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Chimp Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Ah yes. With some brie, un pan, saucisson, all prepped with an Opinel knife - perfect lunch. Preferably after a hike to find some empty powder fields under a blue sky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydney Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Off topic but I got caught in a downpour of what can only be described as frozen golf balls in Shoalhaven Hail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Hail? Monster hail !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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