Chardonnay - The perfect introduction to white wine. Mature examples have a nutty, honeyed flavour. Gew rztraminer - Dry or sweet, with an intensely aromatic spiciness. Alsace produces some quality Gew rztraminers. Muscat - The wine actually smells of the grape itself.
Muscats vary from rich, sweet and fortified to light, floral and dry.
Riesling - Rieslings range from dry, light and apple crisp to rich, sweet and honey flavoured. Beware cheaper, sweeter Rieslings. Sauvignon Blanc - Also known as Fum Blanc , it has a delightful fresh, tangy style with distinctive flavours of gooseberries, elderflower and asparagus. Viognier - Almost unheard of until recent years, Viognier is becoming increasingly fashionable. It produces dry wines with a rich apricot aroma.