2023

James Halliday's top 20 white wines under $30

by James Halliday

27 Nov, 2023

Introducing James Halliday's top 20 white wines under $30 for 2023.

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Below you'll find James Halliday's top 20 white wines under $30. The 20 wines span riesling, semillon, sauvignon blanc (and blends of the two), chardonnay, and other whites including marsanne, pinot gris, fiano, grüner veltliner, piquepoul and a blend of grenache blanc, grenache gris, clairette and piquepoul.

Majella Coonawarra Riesling 2023

Riesling was once a dominant player in Coonawarra, and this is a reminder of its quality in good vintages, which 2023 provided in spades. A very expressive display of lime, white stone fruit and Granny Smith apple, acidity providing a cleansing finish and aftertaste.