Where to Buy The Sweetest White Wine Online
We are often asked our opinion on different drinks, not just mead and cider. While we have talked about the differences between mead and wine, we wanted to talk a bit about some of the other wines people have asked about, specifically sweet white wine.
Sweet white wine is stereotypically considered a drink for those just starting their wine tasting journey and is often disregarded as something just for “amateurs”. Despite the stuffiness of that thinking, there are some really great sweet white wines to consider.
How Do You Choose a Good Wine?
There are a few things to consider if you’re just getting started.
First, everyone’s taste is different. So your favorite wine may be different now than when you just started or when you become more experienced later down the road. And this taste can even come down to what kind of base (apple or grape) you like more.
Next, think about what the wine is for. Are you by yourself, with a significant other, or a bigger party? Are you just having the drink by itself, is it going to be served with a meal, or is it an ingredient in the meal itself?
Finally, be aware of what is on the label. Just because the label has a nice drawing or is in fancy font doesn’t mean that it’s the right fit for the occasion. Where did it come from, when was it bottled, what is the ABV? The better you get at reading the label, the better the wine pairing will be.
What Are Some Good Sweet White Wines?
There are a variety of sweet white wines to choose from. Here are a few of our favorites:
Sauternes
This sweet white wine is typically made in Bordeaux, France. While not exactly a hot spot for Scandinavian heritage, it does offer a good variety of textures.
Sauvignon Blanc
This kind of wine you can get from California or France’s Loire Valley. This is a good wine if you’re doing something Frenchy like a wine and cheese tasting or if you want to pair it with seafood like clams and shrimp.
Reisling
This is the kind of white wine that was originally created in Germany, where most is still bottled to this day. This can be considered the “driest” of sweet white wines, but this is usually a good standard white wine to have on hand.
Gewürztraminer
This is another German made white wine that isn’t quite as well known. Even though it most likely got its start in France, it made its way to Germany where it became quite the staple. The problem is that fewer and fewer people know how to make it, which is making it a rarer and rarer sweet white wine to find. There are a few wineries in California that have created something similar, but not quite the same.
Where Can You Buy Sweet White Wine?
Like we’ve mentioned in previous posts, it’s typically better to buy from local sources. And with current laws in place that almost make it intentionally difficult to ship anything with any alcohol content, things tend to get very expensive very fast.
Still, there are a few options to choose from.
While we don’t typically sell sweet white wine, we do still have an excellent selection of mead and ciders to choose from. From our Pure Pear and To the Core ciders, to our Helm’s Wrecker and Hemispheres mead.
We figured we’d get the boring one out of the way first. Amazon has been in the drink game for a while and can have a decent selection of any drink you might want.
This is a good site if you’re looking for something that also has a brick and mortar store feel. The fact that they have actual brick and mortar stores is a huge plus, and can save on shipping if you happen to live near one. And the best part is on top of any sweet white wine you may be looking for, they have a decent selection of mead as well.
Don’t let the poor design of the website fool you. They actually have a decent selection of drinks to choose from. So whether you want a riesling or the coveted Gewürztraminer, their selection of sweet white wine is top notch.
This site is seen as an aggregate for different wine suppliers, and even bills itself as the “Yelp for wine”. They even give you ideas for good pairings with the wine you choose.
Come on down to our mead hall and enjoy great drinks with good friends and unforgettable entertainment! If your adventures take you away from the hall, order from us here and enjoy our meads at home!
SKAL!