Best white wine vinegar, according to chefs
Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Michael Harlan Turkell, Jack Bishop and Samantha Maxwell. Recommendations come from nymag.com, americastestkitchen.com, youtube.com and tastingtable.com.
Oils & Vinegars · The ranking
- 1Top pick
Katz Sauvignon Blanc Agrodolce Wine Vinegar
Chosen by- Michael Harlan TurkellAuthor, Acid Trip
His pick for American-made wine vinegar, from vineyards around Napa: “bigger and bolder than their French counterparts… with a bit of added sugar for sweetness.” The agrodolce is balanced enough to dress a salad without oil (2021).
- 2
Napa Valley Naturals Organic White Wine Vinegar
Chosen by- Jack BishopChief creative officer, America’s Test Kitchen
Also chosen by- Jack Bishop · Chief creative officer, America’s Test Kitchen source ↗
America’s Test Kitchen’s winning white wine vinegar: “slightly raisiny” with a scent “like grape juice.” Bishop: made from named Italian Trebbiano grapes, with enough natural sugar to balance the acid, and it was the favorite of the supermarket bottles tasted.
- 3
American Vinegar Works Better Than Champagne Chardonnay Wine Vinegar
Chosen by- Samantha MaxwellTasting Tabletastingtable.com ↗
#1 of six white wine vinegars tasted side by side (2026): “so good that it defies the laws of vinegar,” with chardonnay fruit and “a subtle layer of nuttiness” from American oak aging.
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Questions, answered
- What is the best white wine vinegar, according to chefs?
- MyTastr’s top pick is Katz Sauvignon Blanc Agrodolce Wine Vinegar, chosen by Michael Harlan Turkell (vinegar author). His pick for American-made wine vinegar, from vineyards around Napa: “bigger and bolder than their French counterparts… with a bit of added sugar for sweetness.” The agrodolce is balanced enough to dress a salad without oil (2021). Source: nymag.com ↗
- What are the other top picks for white wine vinegar?
- No. 2 is Napa Valley Naturals Organic White Wine Vinegar, chosen by Jack Bishop (America’s Test Kitchen). No. 3 is American Vinegar Works Better Than Champagne Chardonnay Wine Vinegar, chosen by Samantha Maxwell (Tasting Table). Each card above links to the original source.
- How does MyTastr choose these picks?
- Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.