Wine comes in many different forms, yet there are some which really stand out from the rest. They stand the test of time and become wines which appeal to people from different walks of life; they are the classics, those wines which transcend individual tastes and preferences. Classic wines are those which you would be confident to take to a party, or suggest to a friend. However, these wines do not stay the same over the years. As time passes more white wines are created which are destined to become classics in the future. This article explores those white wines which are so delicious, they are certain to be a big hit and make a massive impact over the coming years.
The St Veran Les Monts, is priced around £7.99 and is an absolute delight to drink. It is an unoaked Chardonnay that really stands out from the rest. Its buttery flavours with a hint of strawberry combine to form a really memorable wine. This wine has already become highly successful, it is a wine which few could fail to fall for and its reasonable price makes it an absolute bargain. It is certainly likely to become a white wine classic of the future.
Tesco Finest Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is also a good wine. It is a crisp dry white wine with a 13% alcohol content and comes from New Zealand. The wine is full of gooseberry flavours with green pepper and blackcurrant. Five per cent oak ageing gives a spectacular finish. This wine is bound to appeal to many people of different tastes. It is well worth going out and buying a bottle to add to your collection.
Modern Chardonnays have been criticised for being rather predictable, but Warwick Estate Chardonnay of 2006 and 2008 certainly cannot be accused of this. The wine is straw yellow coloured and comes from South Africa. Warwick Estate Chardonnays have received much interest throughout the world. It is intensely tangy which makes it fresh and interesting and contains pineapple traces as well as well balanced acidity.
Hubacker Riesling Grosses Gewächs 2005 is a fantastic Riesling which is worth a try, even if you are not usually a fan of the grape. This is a German dry Riesling with an incredible burst of flavour. It is full of exotically tasting and smelling fruits such as mango and lime. This wine is priced around £25 and it is certainly worth the money. The grapes are hand picked and of a fantastic quality. It is produced in the Keller winery, which is one of the most well regarded in the whole of Germany. The wine would benefit from some ageing. It is a fun, funky and fresh white wine that is set to become one of the classics of the future.
Our final classic white wine of the future is Averys Fine White Burgundy 2006. This is a still white wine, made from the Chardonnay grape in the classic region of France. Although many new world wines have tried to mimic Chardonnay from this region, few can beat the Fine White Burgundy from 2006. The wine is fairly pricey, yet it has become very popular due to its enticing oatmeal, biscuit and hazelnut flavours. This wine has fantastic elegance, is rich and flowery and makes a significant impact on your taste buds. It is so memorable and of such a high quality, it is sure to be one of the great classics of the future.
When we focus on the current classic white wines, we can sometimes forget about current wines, the classics of the future. There are many modern wines which have the quality and intrigue to become great wines of the future. Reviewed in this article are five white wines which are all highly memorable and a must have for any wine collection. They vary in price, location and style yet all have a certain something about them which makes them stand out from the rest. These wines are ideal to taste yourselves and add to your collection, perfect for a dinner party, gift for a friend or a romantic night in.
