This list includes 29 Wines that start with W, from “Wachau” to “Wurzer”. It features varietals, regional styles and lesser-known local names, useful for tasting, pairing and study.
Wines that start with W are varietals, regional names, and styles whose names begin with W. The Wachau region, for example, has long influenced dry Grüner Veltliner and Riesling profiles.
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Origin: The country or region of traditional association, which helps you assess typical climate and stylistic traits.
Grape(s): Primary grape or blends commonly used, so you can link flavor expectations or seek similar wines.
Tasting Profile: Brief notes on typical aromas and flavors that guide your tasting and buying choices.
Food Pairing: Suggested dishes that complement the wine, helping you plan meals or recommend pairings.
Aging Potential: Typical cellaring life in years, so you know whether to drink soon or cellar for later.
Notes: Alternate names, legal designations or quick historical facts that add useful context for research or tasting.
Wines that start with W
| Name | Category | Grape(s) | Typical region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wachau | Appellation | Riesling, Grüner Veltliner | Austria — Wachau |
| Wagram | Appellation | Grüner Veltliner, Riesling | Austria — Wagram |
| Waipara | Appellation | Riesling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay | New Zealand — Waipara |
| Wairarapa | Appellation | Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc | New Zealand — Wairarapa |
| Wairau Valley | Appellation | Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir | New Zealand — Marlborough (Wairau Valley) |
| Walla Walla Valley | Appellation | Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot | United States — Washington (Walla Walla Valley) |
| Walker Bay | Appellation | Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc | South Africa — Walker Bay |
| Waipara Valley | Other | Riesling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay | New Zealand — Waipara |
| Wrattonbully | Appellation | Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot | Australia — Wrattonbully |
| Western Australia | Appellation | Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay | Australia — Western Australia |
| Western Cape | Appellation | Chenin Blanc, Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon | South Africa — Western Cape |
| West Coast | Appellation | Chen in Blanc, Shiraz, others | South Africa — West Coast |
| West Sonoma Coast | Appellation | Pinot Noir, Chardonnay | United States — California (West Sonoma Coast) |
| Weinviertel | Appellation | Grüner Veltliner | Austria — Weinviertel |
| Wurttemberg | Appellation | Trollinger, Lemberger (Blaufränkisch), Riesling | Germany — Wurttemberg |
| Washington | Appellation | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Riesling | United States — Washington |
| Willamette Valley | Appellation | Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris | United States — Oregon (Willamette Valley) |
| Welschriesling | Varietal | Welschriesling | Austria — Various |
| Weissburgunder | Varietal | Pinot Blanc | Germany — Various |
| Wurzer | Varietal | Wurzer (Riesling × Gewürztraminer cross) | Germany — Rheinhessen/Palatinate |
| Winzersekt | Style | Riesling, Pinot varieties | Germany — Various |
| White | Style | Various white grapes | Global — Various |
| White Blend | Style | Various white grapes | Global — Various |
| White Burgundy | Style | Chardonnay | France — Burgundy |
| White Bordeaux | Style | Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Muscadelle | France — Bordeaux |
| White Port | Style | Malvasia Fina, Rabigato, Codega | Portugal — Douro/Port |
| White Rioja | Style | Viura (Macabeo), Malvasía | Spain — Rioja |
| White Zinfandel | Style | Zinfandel | United States — California |
| White Hermitage | Style | Marsanne, Roussanne | France — Rhône (Hermitage) |
Descriptions
Wachau
Famous Austrian valley producing concentrated dry and sweet white wines, noted for steep terraced vineyards and terraced Riesling and Grüner Veltliner.
Wagram
A rich Grüner Veltliner and Riesling region east of Vienna, known for loess soils and full-bodied white wines.
Waipara
New Zealand subregion north of Christchurch, famed for aromatic Riesling and cool-climate Pinot Noir.
Wairarapa
A warm, diverse New Zealand wine region (including Martinborough) known for elegant Pinot Noir and crisp whites.
Wairau Valley
The central valley of Marlborough producing classic Sauvignon Blanc and growing Pinot Noir grapes.
Walla Walla Valley
Washington State AVA noted for powerful Syrah and Rhône-style wines, plus Bordeaux varieties.
Walker Bay
Cool-climate South African coastal region excelling at elegant Pinot Noir and vibrant Chardonnay.
Waipara Valley
Common alternative name for the Waipara region; known for aromatic whites and emerging Pinots.
Wrattonbully
South Australian GI producing concentrated Shiraz and robust red blends from terra rossa soils.
Western Australia
Large Australian state with diverse wine regions, from Margaret River to Great Southern, known for quality Cabernet and Chardonnay.
Western Cape
South Africa’s principal wine province encompassing many appellations and signature Chenin Blanc and Pinotage wines.
West Coast
Coastal wine area with maritime influences producing fresh whites and some reds.
West Sonoma Coast
Cool, foggy Sonoma sub-AVA prized for tense, mineral-driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Weinviertel
Austria’s largest wine region, famous for peppery Grüner Veltliner and crisp dry whites.
Wurttemberg
Historic German wine region producing light red Trollinger and robust Lemberger, plus Riesling whites.
Washington
Major U.S. wine-producing state known for ripe Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah and aromatic Riesling.
Willamette Valley
Oregon’s premier AVA renowned for elegant, cool-climate Pinot Noir and crisp whites.
Welschriesling
A widely planted Central European white grape (not related to Riesling) used for fresh dry wines and sweet dessert styles.
Weissburgunder
German name for Pinot Blanc, producing light, often creamy white wines with apple and almond notes.
Wurzer
A spicy-aromatic German crossing producing perfumed, sometimes floral white wines.
Winzersekt
Premium German sparkling wine made by individual growers (rather than large houses), often from Riesling or Pinot grapes.
White
The general category for still wines made from white (or light-skinned) grapes; styles range from bone-dry to lusciously sweet.
White Blend
Any blended white wine combining multiple white grape varieties; common in value wines and many regional styles.
White Burgundy
English term for Burgundy’s white wines, typically oak-aged Chardonnay with age-worthy texture and mineral notes.
White Bordeaux
Bordeaux’s white wines range from crisp, herbaceous blends to rich barrel-aged Sémillon-dominant wines.
White Port
Fortified white ports range from dry to rich sweet styles, often served chilled or as cocktails.
White Rioja
Lighter, sometimes oak-aged white wines from Rioja, offering citrus and herbal flavors with Mediterranean warmth.
White Zinfandel
A popular slightly sweet, pink rosé-style wine from California, made from Zinfandel grapes; approachable and fruity.
White Hermitage
English descriptor sometimes used for Hermitage Blanc, a rare Rhône white blend of Marsanne and Roussanne.