White wines always find their way into the genre easy-drinking wines and are great to enjoy with coworkers or friends. Sparkling or still, they are generally preferred for the cool and refreshing profile showcasing mouth-watering flavours of lush, ripen fruits along with flower aromas. However, some of the most popular whites are generally varietal but its blends are equally loved and have an audience of their own. Some of the famous white wine blends are:
Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
One of the most popular and Australia’s favourite white wine blend it generally appears in the classic dry style. Some of the major regions producing SSB blends are Western Australia, Margaret River, Adelaide Hills and Orange.
White Bordeaux Blend
The blend is composed of three grape varieties - Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Muscadelle. A lightly hued and zesty white blend, it reveals flavours of melon and gooseberry. Sometimes, the winemaker may age it in oak to add a creamy texture.
Champagne
The beautiful Champagne region of France over the years has conquered the wine industry with sparkling wine. A blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, it showcases high acidity along with lemon, apple, honeycomb and almonds notes.
Soave
This Italian white wine style is a combination of Garganega (about 70%), Chardonnay, Trebbiano and Pinot Blanc. It is a medium-bodied blend with lemon and almonds notes. It may also show creaminess which is a result of oak ageing.
Cava
A very popular drink similar to Champagne in the winemaking process, it is a Spanish white wine blend which uses a combination of Macabeu, Xarello, Parellada and Chardonnay grape varieties. This classic drink reveals notes of lemon, white peach and granite making for a perfect alternative to your favourite Champagne.
Apart from the list, there are many other white blends available in markets. Explore a range of white wine blends available on Australia’s 2nd largest online wine store - Just Wines.
