Wines and Beyond

White Wine by Silverado from Napa Valley, California. Composition: 99% Sauvignon Blanc, 1% Semillon Bright, brilliant green-yellow; with aromas of mineral, flint, grapefruit, tangerine and fresh green apple; crisp on the palate with flavors of citrus and white fig; very fruity with a firm lingering finish through the finish.

White Wine by Drylands from Marlborough, New Zealand. Color: Light straw in color with brilliant clarity. Aroma: A distinctly herbaceous bouquet, overlaid with rich, tropical notes. Palate: Drylands Sauvignon Blanc displays the quintessential Marlborough characters of ripe, rich herbal and tropical fruit. Intensely varietal qualities of gooseberry and passionfruit combine in a vibrant burst of flavor. The palate has excellent weight and balance, lingering in a crisp, refreshing finish.

White Wine by Sauvignon Republic from Marlborough, New Zealand. This vintage's wine is an interlaced blend of three Wairau valley vineyard sites and one from the flavor-intense Awatere. The former supplied gooseberry, tropical fruit, celery and fresh-cut herbs while the latter provided green nettles and the support of minerality and crisp acidity. Vibrant flavors in this Sauvignon work well with aromatic foods - even those that are acidic and spicy. It's a natural with fresh fish and shellfish in a wide range of preparations, from sushi to grilled, poached or richly sauced. Bridge ingredients - such as herbs, capers, green olives, curries, sour cream, goat cheeses, and citrus squeezes - connect this multifaceted Sauvignon to a wide range of seafood and poultry.

White Wine by Goldwater from Marlborough, New Zealand. Pale straw gold. Intensely aromatic and fragrant aromas of white peach, passionfruit and rock melon with subtle citrus giving lift. This wine displays real fruit intensity without being aggressive. Rich ripe aromas meld with herbal and citrus nuances. Crisp, mouth-feel, well balanced with an elegant, long finish.

White Wine by Buitenverwachting from South Africa. Racy Sauvignon, with distinct chalk, lime, herb and chive flavors, and hints of white peach and honeysuckle emerging on the finish.\\xA0 Deceptively concentrated, this should develop nicely in the cellar.

White Wine by Naia from Rueda, Spain. Bright lemon color. Great nose of lanolin, vanilla biscuits, lemon curd and minerals. Chalky minerality frames a myriad of citrus flavors. Very minerally and deep.The grapes for this wine come from 98.8 acres of vineyards, of which 94 acres are 26 years old and 4.8 acres are ungrafted 90-year-old Verdejo vines. All the vineyards are located in the town of La Seca, which is considered by the locals to be the grand cru village of Rueda. Since the Middle Ages Verdejo has been the traditional varietal here on the left bank of the Duero River. This is the fourth release of this stainless-steel fermented wine.

White Wine by Spellbound from California. This Chardonnay screams of bright tropical fruit. Intense liveliness comes from the great acidity making each sip a vibrant pleasure. French Oak aging allows the wine to obtain a round and luscious mouth feel while not overpowering the brightness. Look for lemon, lime, apricot and pineapple flavors dancing all over your palate.

White Wine by Oyster Bay from Marlborough, New Zealand. A combination of barrel and tank fermentation and the stirring of lees on oak achieves maximum softness and integration. To retain all the natural assertiveness and flavor, no malolactic fermentation takes place. Clonal influences in the vineyard have been very important, providing smaller berries and enhanced flavor intensity. The result of all of this is delicious Oyster Bay Marlborough Chardonnays with concentrated aromas and flavors of ripe citrus and stonefruit, balanced with subtle oak, and a creamy texture to finish. Oyster Bay Marlborough Chardonnay truly captures the character of Marlborough with pure, incisive, ripe fruit flavors.

White Wine by De Martino from Chile, South America. The DeMartino family has been producing wine in Chile's famous Maipo Valley for almost 70 years. Delicate use of oak adds complexity, but the strength of DeMartino wines is in the fruit- resulting in big, rich, extracted flavors. Legado Reserva wines are made in limited production on the family estate using only the ripest hand-picked fruit. Aged in American and French oak, this Chardonnay has great volume and is well balanced with an excellent combination of fruit and oak. Pleasant and complex with a long finish.

White Wine by Principessa Gavia from Piedmont, Italy. Considered the premier dry white wine of Italy, Principessa Gavi compares favorably with the world's noble wines. Superlative with a distinct personality, Principessa is fruity, fresh and crisp with a gentle acidity and balanced finish. An ideal accompaniment with all shellfish, it also marries well with fish, veal and grilled chicken, as well as with the delicate flavor variations of Japanese cuisine.

White Wine by Principessa Gavia from Piedmont, Italy. Considered the premier dry white wine of Italy, Principessa Gavi compares favorably with the world's noble wines. Superlative with a distinct personality, Principessa is fruity, fresh and crisp with a gentle acidity and balanced finish. An ideal accompaniment with all shellfish, it also marries well with fish, veal and grilled chicken, as well as with the delicate flavor variations of Japanese cuisine.

White Wine by Anselmi from Veneto, Italy. 80% Garganega, 15% Chardonnay and 5% Trebbiano varietal, with no wood, though in a fruity, youthful style, reminiscent of nuts and peaches, already exhibits the trademark Anselmi complexity. \\xA0

White Wine Sauvignon Blanc by Sterling from Napa Valley, California. Bright, pale straw color. Hints of honey, pear and ripe apricots in the nose, with orange blossom and lemon grass nuances. Ripe, bright, floral and juicy ruby grapefruit flavors. Broad, full mouthfeel with a crisp, clean, lengthy finish. This wine...

White Wine by Oyster Bay from Marlborough, New Zealand. Pale straw green in color with brilliant clarity, Oyster Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is zesty and aromatic with lots of lively, penetrating fruit characters. A concentration of tropical and gooseberry flavors with an abundant bouquet, it is a wine that is always crisp, elegant and refreshing.

White Wine by Crios de Susana Balbo from Argentina, South America. Enticing aromas that are strikingly similar to Viognier, with hints of peach pit, white pear, flowers, and orange citrus fruit. On the palate, it has beautiful structure and acidity similar to Sauvignon Blanc along with enticing fruit flavors that keep you coming back for another sip and plenty of body for a wine that shows such delicate aromas and flavors. Fruity, floral and yet still quite dry, this wine has to be tasted to be believed. Best enjoyed in its youth either by itself, or as a wonderful partner with smoked meats, mild to medium-strong cheeses, and seafood (especially crab).

White Wine by J. Lohr from Central Coast, California. The 2006 vintage marks the twentieth year of J. Lohr's production of Riverstone Chardonnay from their vineyards in the Arroyo Seco region of Monterey County. Each year, starting in 1995, they have experimented with and have incorporated higher percentages of traditional Burgundian production techniques into Riverstone, until the desired complexity and end-results were achieved. The result is a complex and nuanced Chardonnay with an abundance of Arroyo Seco fruit, with subtle barrel fermentation and malolactic character. The vines are grown primarily on Elder loam soils underlain by riverstones deposited over thousands of years from the Arroyo Seco river, allowing a four-foot rooting zone that keeps the vines' vegetative growth and fruit in balance. Additionally, the cool climate and winds of the Salinas Valley extend the growing season and retain the natural grape acids and intense varietal character of the Chardonnay.

White Wine by Torres from Spain. Chardonnay and Parellada are harmoniously blended after careful fermentation of a percentage in Limousin oak barrels, thus retaining the character of each variety. The result is a magnificent, intense wine. Thanks to the presence of the Chardonnay, the wine is intensely aromatic and full-bodied, with a profusion of flowery notes over a fruity background (very ripe peaches) and a hint of fennel. On the palate the wine has a long aftertaste and is silky with an elegant fullness. A touch of vanilla in the finish is indicative of the wine's short aging in French oak. A wonderful accompaniment to fromage frais, salt and freshwater fish, seafood (particularly good with seafood paella), even chicken and turkey.

White Wine by Boutari from Greece. Boutari Moschofilero (mo-sko-FEEL-ero) is a premium white wine made from 100% Moschofilero grapes grown in high elevation vineyards in the AOC region of Mantinia in the Peloponnese. For years Boutari Moschofilero has been an important selling white wine in Greece and, until recently, a virtual unknown in the United States. The Boutari winery's vinification of Moschofilero is a breakthrough for Greek wines...and it just might be the start of the next white wine revolution! This is a fresh white wine with intense floral (white rose) and fruity (melon and citrus trees) aromas.

White Wine by Alois Lageder from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy. Brilliant straw yellow color with a green tint. Very fine, fruity (apples, peaches), forward varietal aroma. Pronounced, clean, elegant, grapey flavor, light to medium-bodied with a fresh mouth-watering finish. Serving suggestions: As an aperitif, with starters, salads, asparagus and all kinds of seafood and pasta dishes.

White Wine by Cousino Macul from Chile, South America. Light yellow in colour, Cousi?o's Riesling is fermented to dryness to allow its bright, distinctive fruit to shine through. Its enticing aromas display tropical fruit, with hints of tangerine, evergreen, and citrus. The succulent flavours begin with melon and citrus fruit and continue with apple, orange peel and a hint of ginger. Rich and well-balanced, this wine pairs well with Asian dishes, white meat, and vegetable curries.

White Wine by Graham Beck from South Africa. An expression of capsicum, tropical and white fruit melons, pears, litchis and granadillas, with a lingering middle pallet. A crisp, lively acidity and persistent finish. Enjoy as an aperitif or with grilled, smoked and spicy fish and chicken dishes.

White Wine by Sterling from Central Coast, California. The color has soft yellow overtones from its barrel aging. Very balanced with aromas of pineapple, green apples, and floral notes, balanced by caramel, vanilla, and toast. On the palate are nice flavors of green apple, melon, fig, vanilla, and spices. The wine has balanced acidity and mouth filling creaminess. It is a delightful complement to flavorful seafood, chicken, and pork.

White Wine by Clos du Bois from Sonoma County, California. With a brilliant, silver- and straw-yellow hue, this Chardonnay rises out of the glass with intense apple, ripe pear and sweet lemon drop scents. They are complemented by toasty oak, spice and butter notes from barrel and malolactic fermentation. The palate is bright and juicy, with rich, ripe, apple and pear flavors and a long, fresh aftertaste. The texture is silky-smooth, with a creaminess achieved by hand-stirring the lees in barrels during the sur lie aging.

White Wine by Wattle Creek from North Coast, California. This wine presents with a terrific sparkling pale yellow, speared by streaks of green. Opulent aromas of green lime, lemon rind and citrus dominate with a subtle hint of fennel. Flavors of green lime continue with a zippy crisp approach, a youthful fresh vibrance, and a lasting impression. A bright, crisp and vibrant wine.

White Wine by Baron Herzog from California. Approximately 8% of the grapes, from the Russian River appellation, are barrel fermented and held sur lie for 7 months. The balance of the grapes from the Santa Ynez Valley and Santa Barbara County are fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. Each wine is produced separately and a blend is made prior to bottling. The Central Coast fruit displays tropical fruit, citrus, and chamomile. The barrel fermented Russian River fruit contributes oak notes in the nose and mouth and body.

White Wine by Santi from Veneto, Italy. With a pale straw color and delicate green tints, the wine has full and complex aromas of pears, exotic fruits and wild flowers. On the palate, the wine has generous, soft but lively fruit with firm flavors, good acidity and a long finish. The wine has fine structure, captivating to the nose and very satisfying on the palate. Food pairings: Sushi, shellfish, fish, chicken, barbeque, Asian cuisine, antipasti.

White Wine by Sterling from Napa Valley, California. In making the 2006 Napa Sauvignon Blanc, Sterling destemmed 75% of the grapes and pressed the whole berries. Fermentation took place at 50?F to retain the fresh-fruit characteristics. The majority of the wine was aged for two months in stainless steel, with 10% aged in oak, a portion of which was very old. Light straw in color, this wine offers expansive aromas of grapefruit, melon, figs, citrus and pineapple. The notes of grapefruit, melon and fig are echoed on the palate, mingling with bright notes of citrus zest. Crisp, with a pleasant acidity, this wine has a rich mid-palate and a lingering, fruity finish. An ideal food wine due to its balance of fruit and acid, it pairs well with lime-marinated shrimp, chicken salad with walnuts and tarragon and grilled trout.