It can be thought that there is hardly a reason to not enjoy a nice glass of wine. Around the globe, wine has become a staple of culture, seeping its way into all aspects of social activity, and bringing enjoyment to the masses. When taken responsibly, wine can be the perfect complement to an array of events from small living room gatherings to extravagant banquets. As wine comes in a rainbow of assortment, there is something particularly special about the white variety.

White wines are more versatile. Given the heat of 1000 suns that we have endured this summer, the last thing you are going to drink to refresh yourself would be a glass of full-bodied red wine. It would actually be quite unpleasant. You can however reach for a bottle of white which its quite lovely chilled!

White wine is wallet friendly. There are several factors that contribute to the fact that white wines will cost less than reds. Less resources and labour are required to produce your favorite white wine and therefore takes less time to make it to market.

White wines pair great with most foods. Perhaps, they pair better than reds! Contrary to popular belief, the type of meat that you eat doesn’t prevent you from pairing it with a white wine. The best pairings are based on such things as texture, flavour, and spices. White wine also tends to hold higher acid content but a lower pH, which cuts through things like spiciness and fat, to bring balance to your meals.

There are lots of options! Viognier. Chenin Blanc. Riesling. Gruner Veltliner. Muscadet. Soave. Albarino. Godello. Grenache Blanc. Pinot Blanc. Arneis. Semillion. Gewurztraminer. Marsanne/Rousanne. Assyrtiko. Furmint. We have given you much to ponder here.

All this being said, we are highlighting National White Wine Day simply because it is another opportunity to celebrate and foster those relationships in which you hold dear. So get together with some friends or loved ones and enjoy a lovely glass of white wine.