Most exciting white wines of 2019
The results from our highly anticipated wines of the year tasting - the top scoring white wines...
117 wines recommended by Decanter contributors and our in-house team were then re-tasted by Sarah Jane Evans MW, Dirceu Vianna Junior MW and Tina Gellie, to find our most exciting wines of 2019.
Below are the top scoring white wines from the tasting, ranging from New World Riesling to Puligny-Montrachet.
Find the results of our most exciting red wines of 2019 here.
Most exciting white wines of 2019
Find more wines of the year recommendations here
Xanadu, Chardonnay, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia, 2017
Ethereal, intriguing nose of yellow fruits, wild flowers and citrus. Hints of wet stone and green apple on the palate, leading to a very long...
2017
XanaduMargaret River
Domaine Kirrenbourg, Riesling, Grand Cru Schlossberg, Alsace, France, 2016
Classic Alsace elegance, showing a beautiful perfume of citrus and sweet spice with a floral touch. Exceptional concentration on the palate, backed by a lovely...
2016
Domaine KirrenbourgGrand Cru Schlossberg
Domaine du Château de Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, 1er Cru Champ-Canet, Burgundy, France, 2017
Creamy, leesy aromatics, with perfumed citrus peel, green herbs and a hint of minerality. A powerhouse of a wine, very big but certainly balanced. Very...
2017
Domaine du Château de MeursaultPuligny-Montrachet
Hugel, Estate Riesling, Alsace, France, 2015
Gorgeous nose, lovely purity, dense and very concentrated , showing beautiful weight of sweet ripe apple and lemon confit fruit. Enticingly complex.
2015
Hugel
Martin's Lane, Fritzi's Vineyard Riesling, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada, 2016
Martin’s Lane’s small-lot Rieslings from three diverse estate vineyards are well-defined, distinct and solid across the board, but my nod goes to Fritzi’s. The southeast-facing...
2016
Martin's LaneOkanagan Valley
Mullineux, Kloof Street Old Vine Chenin Blanc, Swartland, South Africa, 2018
Silky textured, with lovely inviting notes of grapefruits, wild flowers and sweet spices. Displays exceptional finesse and typicity.
2018
Mullineux
Gravner, Ribolla, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy, 2011
Glorious vivid amber colour. Elegant and complex with aromas of dried fruits, earth, citrus zest, and honey. Amazing for its age.
2011
Gravner
Beaumont, Hope Marguerite 34 Barrels, Bot River, Overberg, South Africa, 2018
Sensationally complex, including notes of crème brulee, honey, and sweet spices. Ripe, luscious style with a beautifully refreshing finish.
2018
BeaumontBot River
Delas Frères, Clos Boucher, Condrieu, Condrieu, Rhône, France, 2016
A fine interplay developing between fruit, alcohol, mouth feel and acidity. Shows great varietal typicity and a real sense of place.
2016
Delas FrèresCondrieu
Aldi, Exquisite Collection Riesling, Clare Valley, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia, 2018
Racy and vibrant, with piercing citrus fruits and aromas of wild flowers. Shows a flinty freshness with some stony notes, delicious and persistent.
2018
AldiClare Valley
Brancott Estate, Letter Series Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2019
Distinct NZ aromatics of passion fruit, guava and mango leaping out of the glass. On the palate it is intense, powerful and refreshing.
2019
Brancott Estate
Kumeu River, Mate's Vineyard Chardonnay, Auckland, New Zealand, 2014
Distinctly savoury aromas, with lots of battonage oaky spice influence. Beautifully structured with a persistent savoury and mineral finish.
2014
Kumeu River
