While red wines and Champagne are typically popular picks for gifting, it’s important to remember that there are many worthwhile white wines out there that can bring the holiday spirit. And now that white wine is trending, it might finally be the time to pay it the attention it deserves.
This list showcases white wine’s versatility, with bottles ranging from bright, acid-driven Riesling to Pinot Gris with a touch of skin-contact, and even rich, complex Chenin Blancs from the Loire Valley. There’s even a California Chardonnay that seriously over-delivers for the price. So whether you’re looking to introduce a friend to something new or impress the wine connoisseur in your life, there’s a bottle on this list for everyone.
Here are the best white wines to gift this year.
Best Budget White: Gaspard Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Best Splurge White: Clau de Nell Chenin Blanc 2021
Best White Wine For Beginners: Von Winning ‘Winnings’ Riesling 2023
Best White Wine for Geeks: Jolie-Laide Wines Pinot Gris Suisun Valley 2023
Best White Wine for Dinner Pairings: Stefano Zoli Verdicchio di Matelica 2023
Best White Wine to Impress: Domaine de Bellivière Coteaux du Loir Blanc ‘Vieilles Vignes Eparses’ 2020
Best Bang For Your Buck White: Failla Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2022
Best Budget White Gaspard Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Sauvignon Blanc is always a safe choice to give any white wine lover, especially bottles from the Loire Valley. Gaspard might not be from one of the esteemed appellations of Sancerre or Pouilly-Fumé, but it offers
