Crisp, Clean, Light-Bodied Whites

Other terms typically used to describe these are refreshing, brisk, racy, zesty, and acidic. They are typically pale in color, slightly lower in alcohol, and have spent little or no time aging in oak barrels. Typical aromas and flavors in these wines are green apple, lemon, grapefruit, melon, pineapple, citrus blossoms, herbs, and minerals. Popular varieties made in this style include Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris (Pinot Grigio), Semillon blends (in Bordeaux and California with Sauvignon Blanc, in Australia with Chardonnay).