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White WineBelow you will find a list of some popular white wines with brief description for each. You can get an idea of how they can vary from region to region. Chardonnay is probably one of the most popular and I believe became a star in the early eighties. It' the boldest of the whites and is still one of the highest white wines sold in the U.S. Risling is the first of the whites that I started drinking and still enjoy a glass now and then. Pinot Grigio or Pinot Gris very light and fruity. Viognier; If I can find a bottle I'll defiantly have to try it. Gewürztraminer;I call this one a summer wine just for it's sweetness. Here is a list of some popular varietals. Grape Type: Chardonnay Region: California, Washington State, France, South America and Australia. Flavor: Butter, spice, vanilla, lemmon, lime honey, apple, tangerine and oak. Body: Full-bodied Factoid: Known as the king of white wine and considered the most popular. Used to produce sparkling wineEasy to harvestWhite grape Grape Type: Riesling Region: California, Washington State, France, Germany, South America and Australia. Flavor: Peach, flowery bouquet, melon, oranges, lemmon and apple Body: Light Factiod: Also known as Johannisberg Riesling. Harvested in cooler climates in particular, Johannisberg, Germany. Light, sweet and fruity taste. White grape. Grape Type: Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris Region: California, Oregon, France, Australia and Italy Flavor: Lemon, pear, apple and oranges Body: Medium to full Factoid: Known as Pinot Grigio in California and Italy. In France and Oregon known as Pinot Gris. Ages well Depending on the region, Pinot Grigios vary from sweet to dry. Made with Red Pino Noir grape wih skins removed. Grape Type: Viognier Region: France, California, Australia and South America Flavor: Apple, peach Floral, Apricot, mango and melons Body: Full Bodied Factoid: Prounounced "V-OWN-yay"A rare white find with a low yeild.Wines from old vines age well.The younger wines are best. Grape Type: Gewurztraminer Region: France, Germany, California and Australia Flavor: Peaches, apricots, grapefruit, floral and spice Body: Medium Bodied Factoid: Pronounced "guh-voorts-truh-mee-ner"Harvested in cooler climates Sweet and perfect for a dessert wineVery aromatic.Red grape.
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