Decanter World Wine Awards 2008 - White wines

Following the results of the recent Decanter World Wine Awards 2008, Tastings Director Christelle Guibert hand-picks some tasty award winning wines that won't break the bank.

Look out for the Decanter World Wine Awards logo (pictured here). It's the mark of an outstanding wine.

White wine: Decanter choices

Cederberg, Sustainable Chenin Blanc, Cederberg 2007 South Africa
Pungent and mineral aroma. Bony dry but with a touch of pickle giving zing. Deliciously fresh.
£7.50 Waitrose
Decanter Medal: South African White Single Varietals Under £10 Trophy

Bodega Colomé, Torrontes, Calchaqui Valley, Salta 2007 Argentina
Fragrant aromas of honeysuckle and orange combine with a mouth-filling, broad flavour of spice, orange and honey.
£7.99 Wine Direct (01323 441 212)
Decanter Medal: Argentina Dry Aromatic Under £10 Trophy

Tesco Finest Block 7A Viognier, Murray Darling, Victoria 2007 Australia
Full, broad, generous dry white. An epxressive lime fruit nose coupled with a rounded core fresh core with spice. The excellent partner for numerous dishes.
£7.19 Tesco
Decanter Medal: Australian White Single Varietal Under £10 Trophy

Best Buy:
Mandrarossa, Fiano, Sicily 2007 Italy
Very honeyed aromas on the nose. Soft, yet fresh and full of ripe fruit. Delicious persistence.
£5.75 Wine Society
Decanter Medal: White Southern Italy Under £10 Trophy

Blow the budget:
Château Couhins – Lurton, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux 2006
A discreet fruity aroma coupled with a soft, rich palate. A clean, fresh Sauvignon blanc.
£24.99 Dedicated Wine Agencies (01235 312 278)
Decanter Medal: White Bordeaux Over £10 Trophy

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