Sauvigon Blanc and others like it?

Question

I like white wine, like sauvigon blanc Im pretty sure I didnt spell that right, but I also like chardonnay, and Pinot noir. What other types of white wines like these are good. I'm looking to expand my horizons. Blush wine isnt bad either!

Answer 1

You're describing dry white wines as opposed to very sweet wines like riesling. You might also like White Bordeaux, Marsanne, Viognier or Semillion.

The other option is to explore Chardonnay and Blanc from other countries.

Pinot Noir, on the other hand, is a big red, usually listed up there with Merlots and Syrahs.

I'd recommend finding any local wineries and seeing if the tour includes a tasting or finding a wine festival. The cost of either is worth it just to get to try multiple wines without being committed to a full bottle. Then you can taste and buy knowing you'll like the wine before you open it.

Answer 2

pinot gregio

not sure about my spelling

Answer 3

Sauvignon Blanc in aged in stainless steel and that's why it's lighter and crisper than a Chardonnay which is aged in oak giving it a full body.

I personally am a huge fan of chardonnay! Though it's not supposed to be very versatile with food--iit's best paired with salmon,  but I just have it on it's own.

You might want to try Riesling which is a German white wine, but it can vary from dry to sweet (goes well with pork and sauasage).

Another German white is Gewürztraminer, which is versatile with food (goes with Asian food, pork, sausage or just on it's own).

Pinot Grigio is a very light bodied white that is best paired with light fish or simply prepared poultry dishes.

Cheers!

Answer 4

Brian has some good suggestions.

Sauvignon Blanc is slightly fruity and slightly sweet, and I do enjoy my Sauvignon Blanc.  If you have not tried Conundrum ($25), it is a wonderful wine that is a blend of 5 different grapes.  

As for other white, you can also consider a variety of unusual varietals.  Personally, I really like Viognier, which is also slightly sweet but not as dry.  Pride Viognier ($50) is one of the best, but there are also Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc/Viognier ($20), D'Arenburg Last Ditch Viognier ($25), and Fess Parker Viognier ($20).

There is a Rhone blend from California called Enigma ($30), which is interesting.  One of the best wine maker in California, Heidi Barrett, makes a dry muscat called Muscato Azule ($30), which is absolutely wonderful.  Even some dry Riesling is option - try Bonny Doon Dry Pacific Riesling ($12) - they also have Sweet Pacific Riesling, but that is a bit sweeter.

As for red, Pinot Noir is also fruity and not too tannic.  You would want to try the French variation of Pinot Noir - Burgundy.  As for most of the red wines, they are much more tannic, so it may take a while to get used to.  If I were you, I would avoid Cabernet or Merlot, but you can consider Syrah, which still is big on taste but has some more fruit and pepper in taste.  Australian makes a variety with Shiraz and Viogneir, which is a bit softer.  Give that a try.

As for Blush, I have to push for my favorite blush - Vin Gris de Cigares from Bonny Doon ($12) - one of the best value blush wine in the market.  Oh so good.

Cheers!

Answer 5

Gewürztraminer