How would you describe the smell of white wine?

Question

I can't think of the words to describe it, its sweet but tart........how would you describe it? (this is for a writing piece)

its a weird question...i know.

Answer 1

Greatly varies on the varietal(s) where they come from but here's a simple list:
Moscato- mint, flowers and pine needles
Sauvignon Blanc- Grass, limes, grapefruits, cat pee
Chardonnay- Apples, bananas, pineapple, orange peel
Chenin Blanc- lemons, beets, earth
Pinot Blanc- mangoes, kiwi, passion fruit, quince
Pinot Grigio- granny smith apples, lemon peel, smoke

I didn't include any descriptors from oak or malolactic treatments which can add toast, wood, vanilla, butter, clove, nutmeg, etc. into the mix.

Hope that helps.

Answer 2

varies by the varietal or blend, there is no one-size-fits-all answer

"white wine" isn't some generic commodity

pick a specific wine and focus on that (with your own nose, or else nothing you write will have any meaning)

Answer 3

its not weird at all. that's part of knowing your wines. i think white wine smells clean & crisp.

Answer 4

like green grapes

Answer 5

herbaceous, citrusy, clean, grassy...can't think of any others.

Answer 6

fruity, crisp, & cool.