If there’s one thing I’ve learned in all my years in the wine world it’s that the wine world has always loved a great red blend whether it’s the famed Bordeaux region or the bold red blends from regions like California and Washington State. But I’ve also learned that white blends deserve their moment in the spotlight too.
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Favoring wine blends over varietal types of white wines makes sense. Different grape varieties have different characteristics whether it’s their ability to ripen in cooler temperatures or withstand warmer temperatures their specific aromatic profiles or their relative acidity levels. When a single grape variety is left to its own devices all the aspects that make a great wine should be there from the start. However in periods of challenging weather low-yield harvests uneven ripening or simply finicky grapes it helps a winemaker to have several levers to pull to create an ideal wine. Where one grape is too acidic another can bring softness. Where another is aromatic but lacking structure another can bring a much-needed burst of freshness. The kaleidoscope of flavors and textures found in white wine grapes is vast making the possibilities for exciting white wine blends endless.
In this roundup we explore some truly delicious white wine blends for every budget—some unconventional and unique some made from classic wine grape partners in crime. The result is a mouthwatering wine shopping list to stock your cellar and fridge this season and beyond.
This is one of my all-time favorite wines from one of my all-time favorite producers from one of my all-time favorite wine regions. I first became acquainted with Manincor the organic biodynamic producer from the Alto Adige region of Northern Italy while working in New York City as a sales representative for an Italian importer and distributor. Manincor was one of the brands we represented so I had firsthand access to their portfolio including the stunning La Contessa white blend.
