The chardonnay grape is hands down the most popular white grape, and it makes some of the finest white wine in the world. The world of wine is a labyrinth of grape varietals and styles, so it is easy to get lost and default to what is familiar. But what of some of the other noble varietals? The sharp Sauvignon Blanc and versatile Riesling? The floral Grenache Blanc? The uber aromatic Gewürztraminer? Varietals like these are often overshadowed by the powerful Chardonnay. The world of white wine is a delight with many of the most delicious and exhilarating wines just waiting to be devoured and these unsung heroes deserve their spot on the stage.

From the hills of France's Rhone Valley to the nerve-racking steep slopes of Germany, at Benchmark, we bring the world's white wines to the center stage with this alluring variety of white wines from all over the world. With summer just around the corner and the inevitable heat that will follow, having a refreshing white wine in hand is often a better choice than the heavy red wines we have been drinking over the cold months. For your consideration, we present the white wines of the world, not Chardonnay!