Serve alone as a cocktail and with lighter dishes. Ranges from grassy or herbaceous to citrus and grapefruit. Flavors are both dry and crisp. Great with grilled chicken and seafood. Smooth Soft, balanced.
Styles range from creamy and tasty to crisp and refreshing.
Usually has a dry finish. Winemakers traditionally suppliment with minimal amounts to protect the fruit quality and prevent oxidation. The natural components from grape skins and oak contact that make young wines lightly astringent and sometimes bitter. Tannin subsides as part of the aging process and contributes to the wine's complexity. Varies in body from light to heavy.