Gewurztraminer can yield magnificent wines, as is best demonstrated in Alsace, France, where it is made in to a variety of styles from dry to off-dry to sweet. The grape needs a cool climate that allows it to get ripe. It’s a temperamental grape to grow and vinify, as its potent spiciness can be overbearing when unchecked. At its best, it produces a floral and refreshing wine with crisp acidity that pairs well with spicy dishes. When left for late harvest, it’s uncommonly rich and complex, a tremendous dessert wine.
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This native of the Loire valley has two personalities: at home it’s the basis of such famous, long-lived whites as Vouvray and Anjou, Quarts de Chaume and Saumer, but on other soils it becomes just a very good blending grape. It is South Africa’s most-planted grape, though there is called Steen, and both there and in California it is currently used primarily as a blending grape for generic table wines.
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As Cabernet Sauvignon is the king of reds, so is Chardonnay the king of white wines, for it makes consistently excellent, rich and complex whites. This is an amazingly versatile grape that grows well in a variety of locations throughout the world. In Burgundy, it is used for the exquisite whites, such as Montrachet, Meursault and Pouilly-Fuissè, and true Chablis; in Champagne it turns into Blanc de Blancs. Among the many other countries that have caught Chardonnay fever, Australia is especially strong.

Chardonnay was introduced to California in the 1930s but didn’t become popular until the 1970s. Areas such as Anderson Valley, Carneros, Monterey, Russian River, Santa Barbara and Santa Maria Valley, all closer to cooler maritime influences, are now producing wines far superior to those made a decade ago.
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The Gruner Veltliner is a white wine that is grown in Austria. Core area for the Grüner Veltliner is Lower Austria. This wine finds its optimum in loess soil and thrives best in the Wachau in Krems Valley and at Wagram. Grüner Veltliner is “the” Austrian wine and is outside the boundaries rarely known, although several of the white wine is equipped with DAC. The Grüner Veltliner determined 36% of the total area in Austria. Grüner Veltliner can be described as particularly fresh. Unless he has a very intense bouquet.
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The Pinot Gris, also known as Pinot Grigio or Pinot Gris is known, a mutation of the red Pinot Noir. The vine for white wine came in the 14th Century from France to Hungary and from there to Germany. In 1711 the merchant Johann Seger Ruland discovered the vine in a vineyard wild his home city of Speyer. He recognized the unusually high value of the vine and placed them in the Kaiserstuhl, where Pinot Gris is still regarded as the top wines. Apart from Italy, Germany is considered the main producer of Pinot Gris. Especially in the Pfalz, Rheinhessen, Baden and good growing results.

Initially, the grapes were ripe, and often only on already infected by a fungus harvested. This sweet, heavy wine is called Pinot Grigio and is suitable as an accompaniment to roasts or game. Since the 1980s they began to harvest the grapes earlier and received fresh light wines with high acid content, which are now sold under the name Pinot Gris and drink very well with white meats, fish or cheese can be.
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Gewurztraminer is a white grape variety, ie a white wine. It is also called Traminer, Traminer Rosso, Three Men, Ranfoliza or Roz. The origin leads to Tramin – South Tyrol in Italy and back to ancient Greece. The style of wine is often described as spicy, fragrant and intensely aromatic. The color is usually dark yellow to golden yellow.
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The origin of the Furmint White wine is as yet not fully understood. However, it is assumed that this has arisen from a cross of Heunisch seedling (An important variety of 19th century) and an unknown Hungarian vine. However, other tongues which carves the Furmint White Wine comes from the southeastern Balkans. This variety has a vigorous growth matures very late and is therefore susceptible to frost.
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The white grape variety “Elbling” is considered the oldest wine in Europe. Starting with the cultivation of the Romans to the Middle Ages is one of the most common German Elbling grape. Elbling of white wine is not only with his own taste a treat, it lends itself perfectly to the production of champagne. The grape produces a dry white wine and genuine, which is acidity, tangy and fruity flavor.
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The Colombard white wine can be found all over the world. From the U.S., France to South Africa, all this variety is grown and appreciated. In the U.S., Colombard white wine is grown primarily in California. Occasionally you will find this variety in Australia and Israel. The Colombard white wine is made from Colombard grapes.

This vine is of course derived from the varieties Gouais Blanc and Chenin Blanc. The well for them intersanteste Colombard white wine is grown in France. If they cost the Colombard white wine they are tasting a sour note. The wines are fruity aroma and taste can of pear, apple and lemon.

The Colombard white wine is dubbed by many as a rather average white wine. The white wine is therefore in its production declined. Nevertheless, they should just try it for this wine between meals. Of light appetizers and salads but also in a summery white wine spritzers in the sour Colombard White Wine is wonderful.

The Chenin Blanc is one of the whites in which there is much hope. He is regarded as a rising star in the white wine category. It is also called Pineau de la Loire, Franche, Franc-Blanc to name but a few synonyms. The color is usually light yellow to a delicate golden yellow. The body is described as a complex, slightly fragrant and elegant. Aromas of lemon, apple, apricot, quince and grapes also characterize the wine.
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