What is a good white wine?!
Answers: something not too sweet and not too dry.
Several suggestions:
1) Sauvignon Blanc - which is a nice fruity, not so dry, slightly sweet white wine, well liked and well made in California. Sauvignon Blanc is a nice priced wine that I like to use to introduce people to wine, since they don't have the acidity and driness of Chardonnay nor the tannin bite of red wines. I would suggest Robert Mondavi Fume Blanc ($15-18), Chateau St. Michelle Sauvignon Blanc ($12-14). If you want to go higher price, try Caymus Conundrum ($22-25).
2) Viogneir - which is a French grape also made by some Californian wineries. These are not as sweet as Sauvignon Blanc, but equally as floral in smell and taste. It also has the crispness that I like in chilled white wine. Try Miner Viogneir ($20), Fess Parker Viogneir ($25).
3) Riesling - a wonderful German white wine. There are several different classes, so you will have to ask the salesperson, but some are sweeter and some are less sweet. The key is to look at the alcohol content - the higher alcohol, the less sweet. You want to find Riesling with less alcohol for your purpose. I would suggest some German Riesling such as Gunderloch (personal favorite is about $60, but there are a variety of other types), Leitz (again, personal favorite is about $30/half, but lots of variety), Strub ($25-35). Also can try some US Riesling, such as Wilamette Valley Riesling ($15), Chateau St. Michelle Riesling ($15). Whatever you do, AVOID BLUE NUN!!!
Good luck
I love Fess Parker and Blue Nun
You failed to mention price range or if you will be going to the wine store instead of the grocery store. Cakebread Chardonnay is superb, but $30. Clos du Bois Chardonnay is also excellent and you can buy it at the supermarket ($12). In general, Rieslings are very sweet and Sauvingon Blanc is in between a Chardonnay and a Riesling.
My husband and I love Berringer White Merlot. It is not red. VERY YUMO!!!! This type of wine goes great with any food...
White Zinfandel hands down!!!!
Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay is a very nice white wine
I like Sancerre, it is especially good with seafood but you may find it a bit dry. Chablis is a nice all-rounder.
chardonnay
Hock.
Hogue - Riesling
my absolute favorite - it's sweet, but not too sweet, full flavor, fruity
Some reliable, mid-priced, easy to find white wine favorites:
Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay
Kendall Jackson Reserve Chardonnay
Chateau Souverain Chardonnay
Ferrari-Carano Fume Blanc (Sauvignon Blanc)
If you're looking for something of a special occasion white:
Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Chardonnay
Saintsbury Chardonnay
Enjoy!