Although Australian winemakers are producing excellent classic white wines, they're mastering the lesser-known types too, that are equally as impressive. Below, James Halliday and his tasting team have selected the best alternative whites, for the 2019 Wow Factor Whites guide, including pinot gris, chenin blanc, viognier, gewurztraminer, verdelho and more.
Browse the digital version of the 2019 Wow Factor Whites mini-mag for free, here.
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2019 wow factor whites: other whites
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Bellbrae Estate
Longboard Bendigo Pinot Gris 2018
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Santolin Wines
Cosa Nostra Pinot Gris 2018
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Yal Yal Estate
Yal Yal Rd Pinot Gris 2017
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Cape Barren Wines
Adelaide Hills Grüner Veltliner 2017
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Churchview Estate
St Johns Limited Release Wild Fermented Chenin Blanc 2018
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Witches Falls Winery
Wild Ferment Verdelho 2017
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Mitchelton
Airstrip Marsanne Roussanne Viognier 2017
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Mount Mary
Marli Russell by Mount Mary RP1 2017
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Borrodell Vineyard
Orange Gewürztraminer 2015
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Logan Wines
Weemala Gewürztraminer 2018
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Lillypilly Estate
Noble Blend 2017
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Lillypilly Estate
Noble Harvest 2016
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Orange Mountain Wines
Mountain Ice Limited Release Viognier 2018
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PachaMama
Pinot Gris 2018
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