25 gold medal white wines that are perfect for winter

When you think about winter wines, it's probably an image of full-bodied reds, steak dinners and glowing fireplaces that springs to mind. But there's no reason why we can't drink white wines in winter.

In fact, there's probably someone in your life (perhaps yourself) who exclusively drinks white wines – and we can't fault them for that given the incredible array of quality whites on offer in this country. Chardonnay is one of our top grapes, for good reason, and our takes on rhône varieties like marsanne, roussanne and viognier are some up of the most exciting wines around.

With this list of highly rated white wines, we're here to present you with 25 reasons to reach for the whites this winter. Think full-bodied, oaky chardonnay, gorgeous aged semillon, marsanne with honeysuckle aromas and intense, serious viognier. Plus, you can't beat stellar sparkling year-round, and nothing says 'winter' like enjoying a sweet or fortified wine after a hearty meal (and dessert, of course).

So put aside the shiraz and reach for one of these whites next time you're pondering what to drink this winter.

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