If full-bodied red wine is the best companion in cold weather, then the brightest star in summer should be white grapes. A chilled glass of white wine is the perfect drink on a hot summer day. 

White wine gives people a feeling of youthfulness, and the citric acid in the wine gives white wine a perceivable refreshness. Here to teach you a quick way to chill wine in a short time. First put ice cubes and water in the container, then sprinkle some salt. The salt interferes with the ice crystallization process, causing the water temperature to quickly drop below freezing. Put the wine in at this point and you can do other things. It only takes a few minutes for the wine to reach the best drinking temperature. It is simple and efficient. You can try it next time. 

Today we mainly introduce some of the most common white wine varieties for your reference. 

Chardonnay 

This is one of the most widely planted white grapes in the world, and it can well show the terroir characteristics of different production areas. The white wine made from it is also very popular because of its varied styles. Chardonnay can be grown in hot, temperate or cool regions, but the acidity and aroma of the fruit will vary depending on the climate. Among them, it is irreplaceable for the Chardonnay wine produced in the Burgundy region of France. It has the aroma of butter, honey, citrus fruits and a little mineral flavor, and has a rich taste. 

Sauvignon Blanc 

Sauvignon Blanc is one of the darlings of the white wine world, distributed in many wine-producing countries around the world. The skin of Sauvignon Blanc is green, and the fruit is round when ripe with small particles. This variety is slow to germinate, ripens early, and is very vigorous, making it ideal for growing in sunny areas. White wines made from it with fresh citrus palates, earthy, herbaceous base notes and appetizing acidity that go well with green peppers, asparagus, zucchini and onions. 

Riesling 

Riesling is also an aromatic white grape variety, which is widely planted in Germany with a cold climate. This variety is also distinctive and unique. The wine produced always have strong and beautiful acidity and fresh flavor. An off-dry, high-acid Riesling white wine can relieve the oiliness of barbecue sauce and good for the appetite. In addition, it also goes well with smoked salmon, pulled pork and barbecued ham in honey. Not to mention the hot and spicy barbecue or dishes with mustard sauce that we Asians love, it’s even more delicious.  

No matter which white wine lover you are, the important thing is to have a glass in summer, and you will never go wrong.

Lydia Zhao POINT PLUME