White Wine
Chablis, Sancerre and Meursault share the white wine shelf in Stella's Cellar with Pfalz riesling, Marlborough sauvignon blanc and California chardonnay.
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White wine questions
What are the main types of white wine?
White wines fall into three broad styles. Light and crisp whites include pinot grigio, sauvignon blanc, albariño and picpoul. Aromatic whites include riesling, gewürztraminer, viognier and torrontés, with strong floral and fruit aromas. Full-bodied whites include oaked chardonnay, white Burgundy, white Rhône blends and aged chenin blanc.
Can I drink white wine that's been open for two weeks?
It won't hurt you, but it probably won't taste good. After two weeks, most white wine tastes flat, sour or oxidized, like bruised apple or sherry. Most whites last three to five days in the fridge with a stopper. Use older leftovers for cooking, such as risotto, pan sauces or steamed mussels.
Which white wines age well?
Several whites improve for ten years or more. White Burgundy, especially premier and grand cru, develops nutty, toasty complexity. German and Alsace riesling become honeyed with petrol notes. Loire chenin blanc from Savennières or Vouvray, Hunter Valley semillon, white Bordeaux and top sweet wines like Sauternes also age beautifully.
How cold should white wine be?
Most white wines taste best at 45 to 50°F. Light, crisp whites can be a little colder, while fuller whites like oaked chardonnay and white Burgundy show more flavor around 50 to 55°F. Too cold mutes the aroma, too warm makes the alcohol stand out. Two hours in the fridge gets most bottles to the right temperature.