Celebrating National White Wine Day!

Red or white?

For most of us, it’s the burning question on our mind every afternoon come knock off time.

Thankfully, tonight you don’t have to decide, because we have the answer for you! The correct answer is ‘WHITE’, because today we celebrate ‘National White Wine Day’!

And there is certainly no shortage of white varieties to choose from… Whether you’re a fan of a light and bright pinot grigio, sauvignon blanc or moscato, or prefer something a little more hearty like a chardonnay or aged Riesling – there is anAussie white varietyto suit any flavour profile !

So today, we join thousands of Australians who will be raising a glass of white wine in celebration of National White Wine Day!

Us Aussie’s have enjoyed home-grown varieties of white wine for hundreds of years, but do you know which part of Australia your favourite varieties grow best?Check our the listbelow of where the best white wine comes from in Australia! And it’s no surprise to us that Clare Valley is best known for our Rieslings!

Choose Your Favourite Variety:

Riesling

  • Clare Valley, SA

Semillon

  • Barossa Valley, SA - Hunter Valley, NSW - Margaret River, WA

Pinot Grigio & Pinot Gris

  • Adelaide Hills, SA - Yarra Valley, VIC - Mornington Peninsula, VIC - Selected areas in Tasmania - Chardonnay

Sauvignon Blanc

  • Adelaide Hills, SA - Margaret River, WA - Hunter Valley, NSW - Selected areas in Tasmania

Clare Valley has certainly created quite a name for itself with the regions collection of Rieslings, and our Mitchell’s Wines Rieslings certainly fit the bill too! With three Rieslings under our Mitchell’s banner, each has completely different flavour profiles, and something uniquely delicious about each!

Our2019 Watervale Rieslingis one of our best known wines, with our first Watervale Riesling dating all the way back to 1977. The story of Watervale is one well worth telling, with classic, intense citrus aromas and dry tangy flavours that come alive in the mouth. Our Watervale Riesling is a refreshing wine of poise and balance with lees contact to soften the wine. It finds enough roundness in the mouth to balance a pleasingly mineral and classically crisp, dry finish.

Our2017 Kinsfolk Rieslinghas a harmonious balance of acidity and sweetness, with suggestive hints of oak and toast. With a delicate, fine mouth-feel, this Riesling showcases purity with interesting layers of flavours - bright, floral, soft, musk sticks, citrus, candied grapefruit.

Our2010 McNicol Rieslinghas a delicate minerality that beautifully compliments the citrus and spice characters. The most recognisable trait is the amazing long finish that hints at a long life in the cellar for those bottles that are not sacrificed early. We only produce 250 cases of this very special wine.

So, if you’re looking for a white variety to enjoy this National White Wine Day, we guarantee that our ‘Riesling six-pack’ will celebrate the best that white wine has to offer!Enjoy a saving of $38 as this Riesling pack is now just $160!These three varieties – 2019 Watervale Riesling, 2017 Kinsfolk Riesling & 2017 McNicol Riesling – can be enjoyed on their own, however, they are even more spectacular when paired with sweet and sour foods, or spicy Asian dishes.

We recommend cracking open a bottle of our newly released Kinsfolk Riesling and pairing it with thisSauteed German Sausages with Bacon and Apple Sauerkrautrecipe… The perfect combination to celebrate National White Wine Day!