A white wine that is made from a very dark grape may have some pink tinting, however. The chief ways white wines differ from red wines is that white wines have more simplicity in taste, they are generally of a lighter body than red wines, and white wines are not suitable for aging as long as red wines. That being said, white wines are capable of the full spectrum of flavours from sweet to acidic to tangy. White wines will be more likely to have a lighter, more delicate flavor, tasting of lighter fruit if fruit is a characteristic. White wines sometimes pick up more flavoring from the oak barrel or terroir.

In dining, white wines are the ideal companion to seafood, white meat, some poultry, creamy sauces, and sometimes fruits and cheeses. As far as fruits and cheeses go, white wines are the usual choice if you're looking for harmony rather than contrast.

White wine can be bone dry or richly sweet; they can be light and refreshing or headily alcoholic and they can be still or sparkling.

Climate, soil and methods of production all make significant contributions to the way a wine tastes, but the most important factor by far is the grape itself.

In our white wine section you will find all your favourite fridge wines from Chardonnay to Semillion and every varietal in between.

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