[header] How to choose white wine for cooking [title] Use rich dry white wines for white meat. [step] A thicker wine with more noticeable flavors is a must for cooking chicken or any other white meat. A chardonnay is the most popular and easily available thicker wine. 
[title] Use rich dry white wines for gravies and cream sauces. [step] Cooking gravies and sauces can require a bit more finesse than chicken or vegetables.