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Wine drinkers overwhelmingly fall into one of two categories: red wine drinkers and white wine drinkers. The white wine enthusiasts can\u2019t imagine enjoying the taste of a savory, dry red. Red wine drinkers can\u2019t imagine buying a bottle of fruity, light white. While these two groups may not often mix, we\u2019re going to shatter the stereotype by giving you some food for thought. We\u2019re going to suggest white wines for red wine drinkers.<\/p>\n
A recent national survey<\/a> showed that 57.8 percent of Americans prefer red wine to white wine. There are several white wines that have a depth of taste more like a red, so if given a chance, you may discover there are some white wines that \u2014 dare we say it? \u2014 you might truly enjoy. You can\u2019t deny the fact that a glass of white is known for being lighter, more refreshing and more versatile when it comes to food pairings. Plus, the high-end white wines are often much more affordable than a high-end bottle of red.<\/p>\n With summer just around the corner, why not try one of these white wines for red wine lovers?<\/p>\n To help you choose a white wine, we\u2019ve matched some of the most popular reds with a white that has a similar flavor profile. We\u2019ve also included a few whites that are usually good matches for red wine drinkers, regardless of your specific red wine preference.<\/p>\n Fun fact: pinot noir grapes and chardonnay grapes are often grown together, either on the same vineyard or in the same region. Just like a pinot noir comes in several different styles, so does a chardonnay. The full-bodied cabernet drinker can also often enjoy the full-bodied chardonnay. If you haven\u2019t tried a chardonnay that you like, it could be that you weren\u2019t drinking a variety of the wine that matches your pinot noir or cabernet preference.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s some background information that can help you choose the chardonnay<\/a> pair to your pinot noir or cabernet favorite.<\/p>\n In general, chardonnay grows best in cooler climates, but it\u2019s also successful in warmer climates that tend to have morning fog. As a wine drinker, you know that different climates produce different tastes. In general, the cooler climates \u2014 like Oregon, Burgundy and Chile \u2014 produce wine with savory fruit flavors, like lemon, quince and apple. The warmer climates \u2014 like the California coastal regions \u2014 produce wine with sweet fruit flavors like mango and pineapple.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re a big fan of the light, fresh, earthy characteristics of pinot noir, consider trying a white burgundy. If, on the other hand, you prefer the fruitier style of pinot noir, you should consider a California chardonnay<\/a> with rich, buttery and vanilla oak flavors.<\/p>\n If you prefer a full-bodied cabernet, you\u2019ll be happy to know there are also full-bodied chardonnays. This type of chardonnay will be aged in oak via the malolactic process \u2014 something you\u2019ll want to look for as you search for chardonnay to match your love of cabernet. These full-bodied white wines will give you toasty notes of vanilla and cream.<\/p>\n While cabernet sauvignon and merlot come from two separate grapes, these grapes are from the same Bordeaux grape family, which means they share some of the same characteristics. A few varieties of sauvignon blanc are hands-down the best white wine for you if you like a more herbal and savory flavor.<\/p>\n The grapes used to make cabernet sauvignon<\/a> and merlot<\/a> have something in common with a white wine relative that comes from the same bordeaux family: sauvignon blanc<\/a>. That doesn\u2019t mean all sauvignon blanc wines\u00a0are a good match for red wine drinkers though. Again, the region of the grapes plays a role. In this case, California winemakers are responsible for making richer varieties of this white wine that is more likely to appeal to cabernet sauvignon and merlot drinkers.<\/p>\n Better yet, take a rich sauvignon blanc and combine it with semillon. These are white grapes known for being a rich and full-weighted variety, mostly found in France and Australia. Semillon-sauvignon blanc<\/a> isn\u2019t the most common. In fact, one of the most expensive white wines in the world, Chateau Haut-Brion Blanc, is this very blend. But have no fear \u2014 there are winemakers in Sonoma, Napa and Washington State that create plenty of more affordable options.<\/p>\n The region where the grapes are grown is also the primary reason people who prefer rioja or tempranillo wines may find their ideal white wine pair has roots in Rhone. As many red wine drinkers know, rioja is frequently recognized as the most famous Spanish wine. Unlike many grape varieties, which originate in one region but are then transposed to new growing areas around the world, the tempranillo grapes have always been born and raised in Spain \u2014 and used in wine for over 2,000 years. Rioja wines use a blend of grapes, with the tempranillo group being the primary variety, and are named (as most wines are) for the region of Spain in which they\u2019re grown.<\/p>\n If you can sacrifice your Spanish wine pride, you may find a white wine pair in France. Viognier, marsanne and roussanne<\/a> are all varieties from the Rhone Valley of France that may appeal to you. Viogniers<\/a> may have a slightly familiar taste, as these grapes are often used to blend into red wines to give them complexity. Who knew a white grape could be responsible for adding such complexity?<\/p>\n White wines made with varieties of grapes from the Rhone Valley of France are often full-bodied, more aromatic and contain a lower acidity level. You\u2019ll discover flavors of ripe stone fruit, spice and herb with floral aromas. If you\u2019re searching for a domestic producer, look no further than California\u2019s Central Coast.<\/p>\n Marsanne-roussanne is a combination of two white grapes originally from the Rhone Valley that are now growing in California\u2019s Central Coast and Washington State. In these white wines, you\u2019ll find flavors of baked apple, lemon, tangerine, beeswax and \u2014 when aged in oak \u2014 a rich, full-bodied, oily texture. These and other Rhone Whites<\/a> are great white wines for red wine drinkers.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re in love with the lush fruit, full body, easy drinking and elevated body and alcohol of a malbec<\/a>, you\u2019re sure to love Portuguese<\/a> whites. Part of what is responsible for the malbec experience is that it\u2019s from the hot climate of Argentina. To get a white that tempts your palate, you\u2019re going to want one from the central and southern parts of Portugal, where the grapes are fully ripened. These grapes result in a bold, full-fruited wine that somehow still manages to be refreshing.<\/p>\n Which Portuguese white wines could be best? Arinto<\/a>, encruzado and ant\u00e3o vaz are three great options. Encruzado wines are from the Dao region in the north and branco blends<\/a> from inland Alentejo are also a great match. These grapes have a naturally higher acidity, so as a red wine drinker, look for an older variety to capitalize on the nutty and lush flavors.<\/p>\n We\u2019re aware that not all Italian reds are created equal. In fact, quite the opposite \u2014 within this group is a wide range of styles. However, believe it or not, there are some things they have in common, including body, tannic structure and acidity. Yes, Italian<\/a> whites are a thing \u2014 and for some who love Italian reds, that might be enough. But there are other whites with similar characteristics we think red wine drinkers might like even better.<\/p>\n We’re talking about a unique style of chenin blanc, called savennieres<\/a>, that originate in the Loire Valley of France<\/a>. In this region of France, grapes are left to ripen as long as possible, being harvested late and fermented dry. This method produces a full-bodied, complex wine that has the high acidity of a chenin blanc. Much like Italian reds, the flavors of Savennieres develop over time and are quite distinct with notes of honey, hay, smoky minerality and yellow fruit. Giving it time to age only makes the flavor better for red wine drinkers.<\/p>\n Orange wine is related to red wine in a different way. The colors are similar, certainly, but so is the winemaking process. Like the reds, during fermentation, the grape skins remain in contact with the juice. This means the natural tannins of the grape skins and seeds come out in the wine, creating that drying sensation and adding a depth of flavor that\u2019s usually only found in red wines. Production of these orange wines is ancient but has begun to resurface, primarily in Slovenia and northeastern Italy.<\/p>\n Many orange wines also incorporate oxidation. Before you jump to negative conclusions, hear us out. It’s true that an overabundance of oxygen can be a bad thing for wine flavors. However, in orange wines, it serves a purpose that can be appealing to red wine drinkers: it softens the fruity flavors and acidity levels and allows the wine to develop more complex flavors. The result from these oxidated orange wines is a nutty flavor that appeals to many red wine drinkers.<\/p>\n Overall, you won\u2019t find any overriding fruit flavors in these wines. Instead, you\u2019ll notice the fermented and aging flavors like brazil nut, wood varnish, linseed oil and sourdough.<\/p>\n Ribolla \u2014 also known as rebula\u00a0\u2014\u00a0gialla is a very rich white wine from the northeastern parts of Italy that has a full body and is packed with baked apple and tangerine flavors. You\u2019ll also likely taste hints of honey, Thyme and roasted nut. Choose from fresh and aged styles as well as a more \u201corange\u201d style \u2014 all white wines worth exploring for red wine drinkers.<\/p>\n Aged rioja blanco<\/a>, with origins in Spain, is another white wine that is likely to satisfy a red wine drinker\u2019s palette. As it ages, it takes on a beautiful gold color and produces more nutty and tertiary flavors with notes of petrol, beeswax, chamomile and subtle citrus flavors. This is a wine you\u2019ll love the longer it’s in the bottle.<\/p>\n Travel to Greece, an area not known for its wine, and you\u2019ll find assyrtiko grapes. If you\u2019ve heard of wine from Greece<\/a>, chances are good it\u2019s made with assyrtiko grapes. These grapes grow on an island, and when you taste the very best versions of it, you\u2019ll be able to tell that it comes from a location near the ocean. In assyrtiko wine<\/a>, you\u2019ll uncover flavors of briny salinity, chalky minerals and aromas of seaspray. It’s a complex flavor profile that\u2019s different\u00a0and appeals to many red wine drinkers.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re in search of a white wine that tastes like a red, there are a few overall tips to follow. They start with answering a simple question: what is it about white wines that red wine drinkers seem to dislike? We\u2019re sure your answers are likely to be one or more of the following:<\/p>\n Therefore, it makes sense that if you\u2019re searching for a white wine you\u2019ll like, you should be searching for a white wine that has a full body, more texture, low acidity and has been aged in oak and perhaps even oxidized. We know these words and phrases may be familiar to a seasoned wine drinker, but for those who may not consider themselves to be a wine connoisseur, what exactly do each of these mean? We\u2019ve included some background information on each:<\/p>\n The body of the wine is also often referred to as the \u201cmouth feel\u201d or viscosity. How heavy or light does the wine feel in your mouth? If you\u2019re a fan of red wines, chances are good you like a fuller-bodied wine, because reds tend to be heavier. Alcohol goes hand-in-hand with the body, so heavier wines also are usually more alcoholic. Fortunately, as we mentioned, there are several fuller-bodied white options \u2014 you just have to know where to look for them.<\/p>\n The texture is closely tied to the body and alcohol of wine but takes it one step further. Instead of describing it as “heavy” or “light,” texture explores the specifics: creamy, smooth, velvety, oily, waxy, juicy and silky are all words you might use to describe the texture of a wine. They are all physical sensations you sense in your mouth when you drink the wine.<\/p>\n If your wine has a full body and higher alcohol content, it probably has a more complex texture, meaning there are more of these sensations or that the sensations are stronger. In red wines, some of the texture also comes from the tannins found in grape skins, seeds and stems. This natural compound has a bitter taste that is incorporated into the wine throughout the red winemaking process, which involves exposure to the grape skins, seeds and stems for an extended period.<\/p>\n White wines, on the other hand, have low tannins as a result of the winemaking process being different \u2014 that is, it does not incorporate the grape skins, seeds and stems in the process. The one exception is orange wine, which is why orange wines frequently appeal to red wine drinkers.<\/p>\n Since the texture is so closely related to body and alcohol content, it\u2019s easy to see that this is another characteristic common in red wines that can be found in whites.<\/p>\n Barrel tannins exist and can be extracted from the oak. If you have white wine, it likely won\u2019t get the tannins from the winemaking process. However, if it\u2019s aged in oak barrels, the amount of tannin will be increased. There are red wines aged in oak as well, so you may notice a familiar taste. We should point out that the tannins found in grape skins and oak barrels are different \u2014 the tannins that come from oak are more subtle. However, it still adds to the texture of the wine, which is something red wine drinkers are looking for in a white wine.<\/p>\n Another reason why a white wine aged in oak is a good choice for a red wine lover is that when wines age in wooden barrels, a process known as malolactic fermentation usually occurs, which affects the acidity of the wine.<\/p>\n Nearly all red wines have a lower acidity level as a result of going through the malolactic fermentation process. Technically this isn\u2019t fermentation at all, since it doesn\u2019t use yeast. Instead, through this process, bacteria change the acid in wine from malic acid, which has a tart taste, into lactic acid.<\/p>\n What that means for you is less of the tart taste you may associate with white wines and more of a soft, creamy acid that\u2019s more like milk. Since this is a process the overwhelming majority of red wines go through, this lower acidity and the taste that comes with it usually appeals more to red wine drinkers. However, there are some white wines, like chardonnay and viognier, that go through the same process and, therefore, often appeal to red wine drinkers.<\/p>\n We know the sight of this word makes many wine enthusiasts cringe. \u201cOxidation\u201d is the word many of us use to describe the tragic deterioration of wine as a result of exposure to too much oxygen over time. Think of a faulty cork or one that hasn\u2019t been tightly secured. However, the reality is that oxygen plays a key role in the winemaking process. Yes, there is absolutely a sweet spot for the amount that is used. And yes, oxidation is still the word used to describe the “blah” bottle of wine you are left with after realizing you had a cracked cork.<\/p>\n Overall, the word \u201coxidative\u201d is used to describe wine with nutty and savory characteristics. Think raisins, brown apples or hazelnut. These are flavors that red wine drinkers love and which are developed through exposure to some air in a barrel \u2014 another benefit that can correlate to aging in oak barrels. To prove just how much of a good thing oxidation can be, the word \u201coxidized\u201d was named Bon Appetit\u2019s Wine Word of 2017<\/a>.<\/p>\n Whether we\u2019ve convinced you, as a red wine drinker, to give white wines a try or not, Marketview Liquor has a wide selection of both white wines and red wines that are easy to order online by the bottle or the case and have shipped anywhere in the United States. The best part is that you can choose from select bottles of wine and mix and match a customized case of wine that includes your favorite reds and their white wine partners.<\/p>\n With our extensive online selection, you\u2019re sure to find the wine you want in a price range that will please you. Choose from wines that originate along California\u2019s central coast, in the valleys of France, on the rolling hills of Spain or an island in Greece. Whether you\u2019re searching for a high-end bottle to give as a gift or a case of affordable favorites to stock your pantry, our selection includes them all.<\/p>\n Get started by searching for your perfect\u00a0white wine<\/a> pair \u2014 or your tried-and-true\u00a0red wine<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 on our website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Wine drinkers overwhelmingly fall into one of two categories: red wine drinkers and white wine drinkers. The white wine enthusiasts can\u2019t imagine enjoying the taste of a savory, dry red. Red wine drinkers can\u2019t imagine buying a bottle of fruity, light white. While these two groups may not often mix, we\u2019re going to shatter the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3082,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[140,128],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1188","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipes","category-wine"],"yoast_head":"\nPinot Noir or Cabernet: Chardonnay<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nCabernet Sauvignon or Merlot: Sauvignon Blanc<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nRioja or Tempranillo: Rhone Whites<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nMalbec: Portuguese Whites<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nItalian Reds: Savennieres<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nFun and Funky Reds: Orange Wine<\/h2>\n
Others: Ribolla Gialla, Rioja Blanco, Assyrtiko<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nWhite Wine That Tastes Like Red Wine<\/h2>\n
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1. “Full Body”<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n2. “More Texture”<\/h2>\n
3. “Aged in Oak”<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n4. “Low Acidity”<\/h2>\n
5. “Oxidized”<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nShop for White and Red Wines Online<\/h2>\n