Riesling from Alsace in France or from New Zealand, Austria, or a dry style from Germany
Sauvignon Blanc from California, made with minimal or no oak
Chardonnay from California or Australia, with evident oak
DIFFERENT WINES, DIFFERENT BOTTLES
Riesling, originally a German grape, comes in the tall green flute bottle popular in Germany.
Sauvignon Blanc, originally from Bordeaux, comes in the traditional Bordeaux bottle with high shoulders.
Chardonnay, originally from Burgundy, comes in the traditional Burgundy bottle with sloping shoulders.
TASTING GOALS
The goals of this tasting are to:
- Compare three white varietals (Riesling vs. Sauvignon Blanc vs. Chardonnay)
- Show the influence of oak (Riesling is made without oak, and...
