Albariño

Valmiñor Albariño Spain 2006
A brilliant and lively yellow color. On the nose, the wine shows a great complexity marked by intense fruity aromas of fresh grapefruit, apricot and melon. In the mouth, Valmiñor combines fruity flavors and freshness with a rounded acidity, resulting in a balanced wine that boasts an opulent taste with elegant aromas. WE Rating 87

Blends

Rene Barbier Spain
This wine is clean and crisp, with lemon, hints of lime. Nice floral notes smooth out the citrus, and it finishes with a subtle vanilla and clove flavoring. WE Rating 87

Chateau Granville-Lacoste Graves France
A blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle, Graves is the quintessential white wine of Bordeaux. You’ll find aromas of citrus, lime paired with honey, ripe peach, apple blossoms and notes of sweet almonds. Medium-bodied texture, natural acidity and a clean finish make this wine simply delicious.

Orvieto Classico Secco Central Italy 2006
A classic Italian white, of the best known white wines from Central Italy, made from native varietals - 40% Grechetto, 30% Trebbiano and 30% Malvasia. Pale yellow in color with an elegant and intense perfume of Mediterranean flowers. Fresh on the palate with a full, rich taste of roasted almonds.

Arche Orvieto Classico Barbi Central Italy 2006
A wonderful Orvieto for those who like a hint of oak in their wines. Evident notes of spice and oak on the nose lead to a luscious mouthfeel, almost creamy at times, with loads of up front fruit and a long, elegant finish. Pear and vanilla dominate the palate and leave a lasting impression.

Hayman & Hill Interchange Reserve Ca 2006
Bright citrus and mineral acidity give the wine a fresh, clean backbone. Complimented by a rich and smooth palate to round out the tropical fruit characteristics. WE Rating 87

Saint Supery Virtu White Meritage Napa, Ca.
Wonderful aromas of honeysuckle, citrus blossoms and melon show up quickly in the aroma. They are soon married with barrel scents of toast and vanilla to create an intoxicating fragrance. On the palate are flavors of pear and peach from the Sauvignon Blanc while crème and lemon meringue come from the Semillon. With the blend of these two classic varietals this wine will age beautifully for years to come becoming even more complex. WE Rating 88

Columbia Crest Two Vines 2006 Wa
This medium-bodied white wine showcases delicate floral aromas and flavors of apples, pears, and melon. Upfront fruit gives way to a juicy refreshing finish. WE Rating 88

Chablis

Joseph Drouhin Chablis France 2005
This nose shows really ample depth, minerality and just a twist of citrus. Lovely acidity that rolls around the mouth with a good citrus bite. The flavors nicely expand on the palate and there is an uncommon intensity for a wine of this appellation. Super, crisp wine with a medium-plus length of finish.
WE Rating 86

Chardonnay

Estancia Chardonnay Ca 2004
The fruit, acids, oak spice come together in an appealingly balanced package. This wine finishes dry, long, and complex. WE Rating 86

Bonterra Organic Chardonnay Mendocino, Ca 2004
Aromas of pineapple, apricot, lemon- lime and butter gives way to a medium bodied, juicy, round, mineral mouth feel with tropical fruit flavors and a creamy yet dry finish. WE Rating 89

Chalone Chardonnay Monterey, Ca. 2002
Bright aromas of mango, stone fruit and green apple gain intrigue from a hint of pineapple. These same fruit components dominate the rich flavors, enhanced by mineral nuances. WE Rating 91

Raymond Chardonnay Reserve Napa, Ca. 2005
The '05 Raymond Reserve Chardonnay has apple, citrus aromas; flavors of apple, pear, and vanilla; a long finish highlighted by citrus and pineapple notes. WE Rating 88

ZD Chardonnay Ca. 2006
A unique winemaking approach of cold barrel fermentation in toasted American oak barrels gives this wine a deep opulence with aromas of fresh tropical fruit and a hint of vanilla and coconut. No malo-lactic fermentation results in a preservation of crisp acidity that gives the wine a clean finish in addition to a lingering aftertaste. WE Rating 89

Dona Paula Chardonnay Lujan de Cuyo, Argentina 2005
Powerful and complex aromatic profile, with delicious flavors of grapefruit, peach, melon, lichee nut, stone undercurrent of spice and vanilla. Palate: Combines a hint of wood, a full-bodied, oily texture and long mineral finish. WE Rating 82

Wildberry Estate Chardonnay Australia 2006
A fresh and vibrant wine exhibiting aromas of citrus and stone fruit. Intense white peach flavors are immediately apparent on the palate which is complimented by soft vanillin nuances. An underlying acidity provides the backbone necessary to ensure that this wine is fresh and lively.

Black Opal Chardonnay Australia 2006
This is a creamy Chardonnay with hints of peach and melon flavors balanced against a touch of toasty oak.

French White Burgundy

Vincent Girardin Chassagne Montrachet Morgeot Burgundy, Fra. 2005
Bright, pale yellow. Tight nose hints at celery seed. Fat, dense and broad, with plump flavors of lemon drop, white flowers and spices. WE Rating 94

Gewurztraminer

Columbia Winery Gewurztraminer Washington 2005
Pale straw yellow color. Hints of allspice and pink grapefruit accent the sweet fruit palate. Crisp finish with a good balance of acidity WE Rating 90

Bucklin Compagni Portis Vineyard Gewürztraminer Ca. 2005
Although distinctly characteristic of Gewürztraminer, the Compagni Portis is more subtle and austere than one might expect from this grape. Aromas of tropical fruits, rose blossoms, and apricot fruit dominate with a subtle background of spicy gewurztraminer aromas. The palate has plenty of tropical fruit flavors with a lingering spicy finish. The acidity is firm but not overpowering and their is the slightest hint of sweetness on the finish. WE Rating 90
 

Moscato

Valamasca Moscato Italy 2007
This wine is a fantastic dessert wine. Valamasca is sweet, yet well balanced, with beautiful aromas of honeysuckle and peaches, making it a crowd pleaser. WE Rating 90

Amano Moscato Italy 2007
A slightly off dry wine with irresistible floral aromas of apricot and rose petals. This wine is said to be a guide to the good life.
 

Pinot Grigio

Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio Italy 2006
This dry white wine is pale straw-yellow in color. The clean, intense aroma and dry flavor with pleasant green apple aftertaste make this a wine of character and versatility. WE Rating 87

Bivio Pinot Grigio Italy 2006
Crafted with hand-picked grapes from Northeast Italy’s picturesque vineyards, Bivio Italia reveals Italy’s renowned winemaking tradition in its own distinctly modern style. This wine is a balance of Pinot Grigio highlights bright, citrus flavors with a crisp, satisfying finish. WE Rating 88

The Paradise
These thin-skinned grapes produce wines that are marked by their dryness, crispness and acidity. This combination gives the grape tremendous mouth-watering appeal. On the nose the sensations are of flowers and the palate is honey, pear and lemon.

Riesling

Baron Knyphausen Riesling Kabinett Rheingau, Germany 2005
“Baron K” displays bright pear, apple, peach and lemon aromas, with a pleasant mineral element on the palate. This is a slightly sweet, medium-bodied and deliciously balanced wine. WE Rating 91

Hirschbach & Sohne Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Germany 2005
A slightly floral bouquet, and very prominent mixed fruit flavors, containing citrus, pineapple, apple, apricot, and even honey.

Selbach Riesling, Germany 2006
This wine has flavors of green apple, lime, licorice, and honey, hints of ginger and wet stone add interest to the finish, while persistent citrus helps offset the sweetness. WE Rating 81

Rocky Gully Dry Riesling Australia 2006
This wine displays delicate varietal aromas with attractive green apple and orange blossom floral notes complemented by a finely textured palate with fresh fruit flavors & crisp acidity. WE Rating 88

Jekel Riesling Cal. 2005
Breathe in a wonderful bouquet of peach, apricot, orange blossom and jasmine, with floral hints that can only bring a smile. Your first sip will find a market basket of fresh fruits, a mélange of lemon, apple, peach and pineapple with a rich mouth-feel and good acid balance. WE Rating 84\

Rueda

Marques de Riscal, Spain 2005
The bouquet is alive with a mixture of floral, herbal and fruity scents and freshly cut tarragon, white lilly and mango. This fullness carries through on the palate; the wine is surprisingly rich with ripe fruit flavors balanced by a pleasing citrus acidity on the finish.

Sauvignon Blanc
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand 2006
Fine-grained and subtle, with lime juice, passion fruit, green apple and grapefruit flavors. Tart citrus, grass and stone nuances shape a deft finish. WE Rating 91

New Haven Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand 2006
Plump and round, with some residual sugar a distinct possibility, this wine boasts honey and melon flavors, accented with just enough tomato-leaf herbaceousness to maintain its varietal character.

Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2006
New Zealand Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc at its best, this wine displays excellent palate weight and length, with flavors of ripe passion fruit, lemon and peach supported by fresh, zesty acidity.
WE Rating 89

Sherwood Estate Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2006
Sherwood Estate displays intense gooseberry and spicy aromas on the nose with finesse and concentration of the palate. A wine to be enjoyed! WE Rating 88

Sauvignon Blanc
 

Moon Mountain Sauvignon Blanc Reserve Edna Valley, Ca. 2002
This blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon is grown in Edna Valley, famed for its long cool growing season and close proximity to the Pacific. This results in an intensely distinctive flavor development in the grape. Sauvignon Blanc contributes aromas of melon and grass while the Semillon offers ripe figs and honey to soften the acidity and add to the mouth feel. Fermenting in French oak aging provides layers of complexity and yields a reserve-style wine with the ability to age gracefully in the bottle.
WE Rating 87

Charles Krug Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley, Ca. 2006
Bright and fresh, as a California Sauvignon Blanc should be. Grapefruit and key lime carry the palate, but passion fruit, herbal pea-shoot flavors, and hints of olive add interest. WE Rating 88

Pomelo Sauvignon Blanc Napa, Ca. 2006
This wine offers subtle hints of grapefruit and floral nuances in the nose and mouth along with honeysuckle and vanilla.

Raymond Estate Sauvignon Blanc Reserve Napa, Ca. 2006
The fruit is pure, without any of the intrusively sweet citrusy elements that often occur in California Sauvignon Blancs, and it feels round and smooth in the mouth. WE Rating 87

Rodney Strong Sauvignon Blanc Alexander Valley, Ca. 2005
Light, crisp and highly aromatic, the warmer climate Alexander Valley fruit gives the wine ripe pear and melon character, while the ocean cooled Russian River fruit offers citrus, mineral and traditional herbaceous character. WE Rating 85

Sterling Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley, Ca. 2005
Clear, light straw in color. The 2005 Sauvignon Blanc offers aromas of fresh sliced white grapefruit and lemon zest, with accents of ginger, orange blossom, and lemon grass. On the palate it exhibits a refreshing blend of juicy ripe white grapefruit, tangerine, Meyer lemon, mandarin orange, and lemon grass, with a finish that leaves the palate clean and refreshed. WE Rating 85

St. Supery Sauvignon Blanc Napa, Ca. 2006
Wonderful aromas of ruby grapefruit, lime juice and honeysuckle join with a vibrant core of grapefruit, hints of pineapple, nectarine and lemon grass. The texture is inviting and supple with enough acid to keep it all focused. WE Rating 88

Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc Napa, Ca. 2007
This wine is dry and refreshingly crisp in acidity, with delicious citru, fig, honeysuckle, green apple and spice flavors. A bit of barrel fermentation make it even richer. WE Rating 91

White Zinfandel

Buehler Oakville, Ca. 2006
Wonderful aromas of ruby grapefruit, lime juice and honeysuckle join with a vibrant core of grapefruit, hints of pineapple, nectarine and lemon grass. WE Rating 88