White wine

The different styles of white wines come largely from the grape varieties they are made from, each bringing different flavours and aromas. There are somewhere close to 600 different white wine varieties across the world … which means an awful lot of styles to explore.

Here’s a closer look at some of the more well-known white wine styles and ideas for food pairings to bring out their best:

Sauvignon Blanc: Perhaps the world’s current favourite style of white wine, styles from New Zealand in particular overflow with tropical flavours like grapefruit, lime, passionfruit and green pepper. A glass can work well with various dishes – from goat’s cheese and green salads to grilled shrimp.

Chardonnay: This versatile wine offers a variety of flavours, from the zing of lemon zest and mineral undertones in France to the warmth of baked apples, vanilla and tropical fruits in Australia. Try a glass with grilled chicken, creamy pasta dishes or seafood such as lobster.

Pinot Grigio: This easy-drinking Italian wine is celebrated for its characteristic mix of pear and citrus flavours. Keep it Mediterranean with Italian foodie favourites such as antipasti, light salads and freshly prepared seafood dishes.

Riesling: A highly aromatic wine bursting with peach and crisp green apple flavours. Off-dry styles offer a delightful mix of fruit and honey, while refreshingly dry Rieslings zip and zing. Try with Thai dishes, sushi or pork-based meals.

Chenin Blanc: Depending on the winemaking style, Chenin can be anything from lean and minerally to rich in honey and apricot flavours. It works exceptionally well with Asian cuisine, roasted veggies or a selection of soft cheeses.

The day of your delivery will depend on which option you’ve chosen at checkout.  

• For a standard delivery, we will deliver your order in three to five working days. Delivery to the Scottish Highlands, some other areas of Scotland, Northern Ireland and offshore islands can take an extra few days.
• Usual delivery times are between 07.00 and 21.00.
• You can select Next-day or Named-day delivery at checkout – but do bear in mind we don’t deliver on Sundays or Bank Holidays.

For the best experience we recommend you subscribe to our Unlimited service. A one-off payment of £29.99 entitles you to free delivery for a year – including free Next-day delivery. There’s no minimum order – you’ll get free delivery even on a single bottle. And you can get delivery to multiple addresses, so it’s perfect for gifting!

The cut-off for Christmas delivery varies by our different delivery methods.

Standard Delivery:
Order by midnight  Sunday 21st December.

Next Day Delivery:
Order by 4pm Monday 22nd December

Scottish Highlands & Northern Ireland:
Order by Wednesday 17th December

Bulk Delivery:
Order by Monday 15th December

Please note that these dates are subject to change.

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