Best White Wine

Updated November 2019
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Bottom Line
Pros
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Best of the Best
Red Car Wine Company Ritchie Valley Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
Red Car Wine Company
Ritchie Valley Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
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Balanced & Light
Bottom Line

A great choice if you are pairing white wine with a light meal like fish and vegetables.

Pros

A well-rounded option from the Ritchie Valley in Sonoma, CA. Scored 94 points from Vinous (wine equivalent of an A+). 12.4% ABV. Tasting notes: floral, fruity, and light, with hints of oak, nuts, and honey. Mid-range price, around $40 per bottle.

Cons

Those who like sweet chardonnays will be unsatisfied.

Trestle Thirty One Finger Lakes Riesling
Trestle Thirty One
Finger Lakes Riesling
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Fantastic Riesling
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A soft-bodied riesling that drinks well on its own or can complement almost any meal.

Pros

Balanced and fruity, without being too sweet. Rich aromatics of tropical fruits with a medium-length finish with notes of elderflower and passionfruit. Pairs well with most foods, especially seafood and cheese.

Cons

Those who like more oak-forward or sweeter white wines may be disappointed.

Color & Sound Sonoma County Chardonnay
Color & Sound
Sonoma County Chardonnay
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Simple Yet Solid
Bottom Line

This full-bodied yet not-too-sweet chardonnay is perfect for almost any occasion, especially outdoors.

Pros

A balance of strength and structure, with the most prevalent notes being apple and pear. Pairs great with spicy foods, vegetables, and seafood. We love the $25 price point, too.

Cons

Some may find the taste too dry and not sweet enough.

Best Bang for the Buck
Halpin Grand Reserve Chardonnay
Halpin
Grand Reserve Chardonnay
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Well-rounded Chardonnay
Bottom Line

This wine is easy to drink, making is a good cellar staple that pairs well with most food.

Pros

A medium-bodied Chardonnay that doesn't overpower in anyway, making it great for many types of wine drinkers. From Sonoma, CA. 13.5% ABV. Tasting notes: slightly taste of citrus with herbal notes. Very accessible price point ($15).

Cons

Advanced wine drinkers might find the light-bodied nature unfulfilling. Beginning wine drinkers will not.

Grosset Wines Springvale Riesling Clare Valley
Grosset Wines
Springvale Riesling Clare Valley
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A+ Riesling
Bottom Line

A very solid Riesling that scored 94 from Wine Enthusiast (equivalent of an A+)

Pros

Rieslings have a different profile from traditional, non-sparkling white wine varietals but are generally very well received. This version has a great fruit presence without being too sweet.

Cons

Those accustomed to chardonnays and sauvignon blancs may not be thrilled with the different varietal.

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How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

28 Models Considered
5 Models Tested
1 Experts Interviewed
207 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

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