How we tested white wineĪs part of the Good Housekeeping Institute’s big white wine taste test, our panel of 10 WSET-accredited experts and consumers sampled nearly 60 bottles of white wine from around the world. Light and easy drinking, this grape is a no-brainer for food-pairing. Typically associated with Italy, the best bottles of pinot grigio display white peach, green apple and pear with refreshing citrus and sometimes hints of white blossom. We’ve been sure to bring you well-balanced, elegant examples in this round-up, with our top-rated bottles coming from Argentina and Australia (and all with change from £10). Instead you might find notes of crisp green apple, citrus and peach through to more tropical mango and even butter. Originating in Burgundy, France, chardonnay has finally rid itself of its 90’s reputation of being an overly oaked white. But of course, other countries produce excellent variations of this crowd-pleasing grape, and we've found a couple of great examples from South Africa too - so it's well worth branching out. If gooseberries and tropical fruit-forward flavours are your thing, look no further.
New Zealand’s Marlborough region is now widely regarded for making the best sauvignon blanc in the world. Read on for what to look out for in each.
Sauvignon blanc currently makes up over 30% of our sales, followed by chardonnay and pinot grigio.”Īs such, we’ve focused our search on these three popular grape varieties, to bring you the best value bottles for 2023. You might have a go-to grape you reach for repeatedly, or know what you like when you try it, however there are a few key things to look out for when choosing a bottle.ĭaisy Shepherdson, Head of Range at Laithwaites, says: “In terms of white wines, the 'classics' continue to top our bestseller charts. Show more How do you pick a good white wine?
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