Winter
White Wines
Yes! You Can Drink White Wine in the Winter
Standard convention says that during the colder days of winter, a hearty red wine is the one to pick. And, while that’s not wrong, there are also white wines that are well-suited for winter drinking.
Winter white wines are not the bright, fruity and refreshing ones that you may normally think of, such as Sauvignon Blanc, but rather whites that are a bit bigger and more powerful in flavor such that they pair well with heartier winter dishes.
And, these winter whites don’t need to be extra chilled in a standard refrigerator. Winter whites should be served in the 50-55° F range.
Here are just a few examples of winter whites that you may consider:
Chardonnay (lightly oaked)
Chenin Blanc
Riesling (off-dry & sweet)
Verdejo
Viognier
Looks for reviews of winter white wines in upcoming Behind the Cork™ Wine of the Week reviews. Cheers!