As the temperature starts to dip and leaves start to fall, it’s still the perfect time for a glass of white wine! There’s nothing better than sipping on white wine while curling up with a good book by the fireplace. That’s why we’ve gathered six white wines perfectly suited for fall sipping and relaxing.
Six white wines perfect for fall sipping:
Wakefield Estate Label Chardonnay 2021
For three generations the Taylor family have crafted great Australian wines in the Clare Valley, South Australia. After recently trying Wakefield Wines Chardonnay from Clare Valley again, I was reminded of how great this wine really is! There is nothing quite like a wonderful glass of chardonnay and this one always fits the bill. Going beyond wine, a couple of degrees can mean all the difference between a thriving ocean ecosystem and marine creatures. Seahorses are proudly featured on all Wakefield Wines. Since 2021, Wakefield Wines has supported Project Seahorse, the global experts on seahorse and marine conservation. The funds raised go towards supporting Project Seahorse researchers in setting up marine protected areas for these endangered creatures.
Curatolo Arini Grillo 2019
Welcome to Sicily! The largest island in the Mediterranean. Always look for the Sicilia DOC as the stamp of guarantee. The grape ‘Grillo’ from the region is just delightful and is one of the best-known Sicilian grapes. Grillo is the ‘Queen of Sicily’ and dates back as far as 1874. Grillo makes the perfect aperitivo wine. With notes of floral and citrus and a fresh with savoury, and salty finish this bottle of Grillo is best served at 8-10°C and is fantastic with a charcuterie or cheese board, if you’re feeling adventurous try pairing it with seared swordfish.
Quails’ Gate Dry Riesling 2020
Certified by Sustainable Winegrowing British Columbia Quails’ Gate Riesling is in low supply so if you’re a Riesling lover don’t wait. One of Canada’s foremost family-owned estates, Quails’ Gate is owned by the Stewart family. As a third-generation Okanagan wine family, they have been part of the wine community for more than a century and the wines from the estate continue to deliver great quality. If you get a chance visit the winery and dine at Old Vines restaurant. As one of the original winery restaurants in West Kelowna and one of the top-ranked in the Okanagan, Old Vines Restaurant truly celebrates and showcases the gastronomic essence of the Okanagan Valley. This bottle is a perfect pairing with your Thanksgiving feasts.
Lurton Piedra Negra Pinot Grigio Organic
YES! You can sip PG all year long! Settled by the Spanish and the Italians, Argentina is filled with wonderful wines! Food and wine are at the heart of Argentine culture and this PG is perfect for fall sipping. A pioneer of the Uco Valley, François Lurton planted his vineyard at a high altitude in the Uco Valley, in the foothills of the Andes Cordillera, in semi-desert conditions. This organic Pinot Grigio is great enough to be enjoyed all year long with notes of soft peach, citrus and white flower. Not only is this bottle beautiful to look at, but the juice also delivers.
Simonnet-Febvre Chablis 2020
If you haven’t fallen in love with Chablis yet, the fall is a perfect time. The Chablis wine region in France, sits in the northern part of the Bourgogne (Burgundy) region between Paris and Beaune, a short distance from the beloved region of Champagne. If you’re a lover of fine Chardonnay Chablis will be your Achilles heel. I’ve always loved Chardonnay, but when I taste great Chablis my knees get weak. I also spend most of my days’ yearning for a glass of it in my hand after work. It’s a region I crave, a region I spend my ‘wine money’ on and this chablis is no different. Sophisticated and versatile this Chablis is made from 35-year-old vines and aged in stainless steel. Pair with goat cheese salads and shellfish. If you’re looking for a pure palate delight, pair Chablis with freshly shucked oysters! What makes the oyster and wine pairing so intriguing are that the chardonnay vines planted in Chablis grow out of terroir of oyster shells, now that is pretty cool!
Wines of Substance Chardonnay
Head to Washington for a wild wine adventure. Taste this chardonnay and fall in love with what Washington State has to offer. Barrel fermented this luscious chardonnay pairs well with a Thursday night cheese board and a great catch-up with friends.