Wines and Beyond

White Wine by St. Hallett from Barossa Valley, Australia. The Poacher's Blend is a classic Australian medium dry white made for immediate enjoyment. Blended from Chenin Blanc, Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes picked in the cool of night it is a crisp, clean wine that is an easy drinking delight. Full flavored with lifted tropical, lime and citrus flavors St. Hallett has created this wine to marry with the freshwater crustaceans and fish that are regularly poached from the creeks and waterways of landowners in the country and believed to be a legitimate, heritage pastime in Australia. Alternately as an aperitif, or with a variety of fish and seafoods the Poacher's Blend is a bright enticing mouthful of Barossa flavor.

White Wine by Evil from South Australia, Australia. Pure Evil Chardonnay has white peach stone fruit characters. Add a luscious and delicious textural mouthfeel and a touch of French oak influence. The creaminess is balanced by an elegant freshness.

White Wine by Bogle from California. Bogle's 2006 Chardonnay has a little something for everyone: barrel fermentation, sur-lies aging and partial malolactic fermentation. These hand-crafted processes create a rich and elegant wine with layers of complexity. Fresh tropical fruits like pineapple, mango and green apple greet both the nose and palate upon first sip, followed up by a touch of lemon cream. Complemented by more creamy notes of butterscotch and caramel, the wine has a long, lingering finish hinting of toasty oak.

White Wine by Stag's Leap Wine Cellars from California. This wine opens with soft aromas of white peach and lemon alongside subtle notes of jasmine and oak spice. Styled after a Macon Village Chardonnay, the wine has a rich silky mouthfeel, medium body, and finishes with bright acidity laced with minerality. Open a bottle with a lightly dressed Shrimp Louie and a chunk of sourdough bread.

White Wine by Robert Mondavi from Central Coast, California. The 2006 Private Selection Chardonnay was crafted from grapes grown in California's cool-climate Central Coast American Viticultural Area (AVA). The nose reveals ripe apple, melon, citrus and tropical fruit aromas enriched by creamy malolactic tones, spicy French oak nuances and enticing baked bread scents. On the mouthfilling, creamy palate, rich tropical fruit flavors buttressed by toasty oak tones create a lush impression, which is balanced by a long, crisp finish imbued with the refreshing minerality typical of Central Coast Chardonnay. Enjoy this delicious wine with rich seafood, poultry and pork dishes, white-sauce pastas like fettucine Alfredo and flavorful, soft-ripening cheeses.

White Wine by Cono Sur from Chile, South America. The farming of this wine was devised specifically to make efficient use of renewable resources, protect the environment and cause minimum impact to the surrounding ecological system, in line with best Sustainable Agriculture practices. Beginning with the 2009 vintage this wine will be certified organic, having passed the required three year transition period. Bright yellow in color with some golden tints. Aromas of citrus and light mineral. Complex, with good balanced acidity on the palate. Citric and fresh. Enjoy with seafood, white meats, dried fruits, butter and cream sauces, and cheeses.

White Wine by MontGras from Chile, South America. Color: Deep straw gold Bouquet: Sweet aromas of pear and pineapple mingle with hints of vanilla Taste: Richly structured, this elegant Chardonnay is well balanced and concludes with a creamy, lingering finish. Serving suggestions: Perfect match with chicken, seafood and hard cheeses.

White Wine by Columbia Crest from Columbia Valley, Washington. Intense aromas of apple and pear lead into hints of melon and creamy butter on the palate in this refined Chardonnay. The lingering finish is a lush balance of sweet oak, caramelized sugar, and fruit. - Ray Einberger, Winemaker

White Wine by Gainey from Central Coast, California. In the mouth the wine is bright, fresh and clean. Lovely acidity balances the lowest residual sugar every on Gainey Riesling (except for the Dry Riesling). A melange of fruit flavors such as lemons, peaches and apricots intermingle and the lively spritzy character create a refreshing wine of depth to enjoy with a wide variety of foods - or simply enjoy by itself or at the beach. - Kirby Anderson

White Wine by Ch. Ste. Michelle from Columbia Valley, Washington. This is our ripe, tropical style of Riesling, which comes from the warm Wahluke Slope region of eastern Washington. The 2006 Indian Wells Riesling exhibits fruit-driven aromas of juicy pineapple and mango. The wine is rich and unctuous, while maintaining a fresh, elegant style that is typical of Washington state Riesling. - Bob Bertheau, Winemaker Food pairings: Crab, fresh fruit, poultry, mild cheeses, Asian dishes

White Wine by Kendall-Jackson from California. Blend: 94.8% Sauvignon Blanc, 4.7% Semillon, .5% Sauvignon Musque Lime, melon and Anjou pears intermingle with sweet and tropical fruits such as fig and kiwi to create this delightfully refreshing wine. Hints of grapefruit highlight the mineral qualities of this wine's suprisingly long finish. - Randy Ullom, Winemaster

White Wine by Murphy-Goode from Sonoma County, California. Our Fume Blanc is mostly stainless steel tank fermented to promote the varietal flavors that each vintage offers us from the vineyard. A small portion of the blend is barrel fermented in neutral small oak cooperage to increase the texture of the final wine without adding oak flavors or aromas. Our goal is to create a wine with great Sauvignon Blanc rich fruit intensity. -Winemaker David Ready Jr. Fume Blanc has been a bright star in Murphy-Goode's portfolio since 1985, their first vintage. Superior fruit and minimal handling are the keys to our success. Here is a mouthful of refreshing fruit flavors - citrus, nectarines and white peaches - with an aromatic hint of lemongrass. A blending component of Sauvignon Musque adds floral components and rounds the wine's texture. Murphy-Goode Fume Blanc is an appealing and popular wine with appetizers, salads, grilled chicken or fish, light sauces and lighter dishes in general. The wine's succulent fruit and good acidity complement fresh seafood, particularly shellfish.

White Wine by Matua Valley from Marlborough, New Zealand. A distinctive and vibrant Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc style exhibiting intense ripe citrus and passionfruit characters. The palate is fresh, zingy and vibrant with a hint of residual sugar that provides an appealing balance to the crisp lingering finish.

White Wine by Kanu from South Africa. Lime green and light lemon in color. Pronounced bell pepper and freshly cut grass, notes of asparagus, and nettle on the nose. On the palate, a delicate balance of natural fruit sugars and lively acidity reveals zesty lemon and green pepper flavors. Drinking well now, but will gain in intricacy with bottle maturation.

White Wine by Barnard Griffin from Columbia Valley, Washington. Barnard Griffin 2006 Fume Blanc has heightened aromas of lime zest and herbs. The flavors are dominated by ripe melon and faintly grassy hints in the finish. This wine has excellent acidity and fantastic palate impression. This Fume Blanc remains bright on the palate for a finish of herbs and ginger.

White Wine by Hedges from Columbia Valley, Washington. 44% Chardonnay, 2% Marsanne, 54% Sauvignon Blanc ? Shining, pale gold color and aromas of citrus, gooseberry and pear, with hints of vanilla and fig. On the palate the wine exhibits grapefruit, gooseberry and ripe pear flavors, with some banana, herbal and vanilla notes. The mouth-feel is nicely viscous and is combined with crisp acidity and a long, lingering finish. CMS White is perfect to enjoy with shellfish or as an aperitif alone.

White Wine by Geyser Peak from Sonoma County, California. Classic aromas of grapefruit, gooseberry and fresh-mown grass jump out of the glass and proudly proclaim this wine's varietal. A generous, fruit-forward palate of grapefruit and citrus flavors is balanced by crisp, bright acidity and moves into a snappy, lingering finish.

White Wine by Domaine d'UBY from Bordeaux, France - Bordeaux. A fruity wine with flavors of both exotic and citrus fruits. Fresh reminiscent characters like Sauvignon Blanc with a fruiter, softer edge. Highly aromatic with a soft palate with a slight nutty character. A delicious wine for appetizers, fresh salads and seafood. The blend consists of two local varietals; Colombard (50%) and Ugni Blanc (50%) with average vines over 20 years.

White Wine by Castle Rock from Central Coast, California. Castle Rock Chardonnay is made from grapes grown in some of the finest vineyards in California's Central Coast region. Here the warm sunshine and cooling ocean breezes provide an ideal climate for growing Chardonnay grapes, which remain on the vine a full month longer than in other regions, leading to a characteristic depth of flavor. This elegant Chardonnay offers a rich, ripe and fruity character with a delicious blending of vanilla, pear, citrus and melon flavors, subtle oak undertones and a long, balanced finish. In any season this Castle Rock Chardonnay will complement most cuisines and is an especially pleasing accompaniment to fish, poultry and lightly sauced entrees.

White Wine by Tortoise Creek from Languedoc-Roussillon, France - regions. Very refreshing with pleasant aromas of pears and melon. On the palate, expect stone and mineral flavors followed by a full-bodied, fruity finish. 100% Chardonnay. The wine is produced with absolutely no oak. A perfect complement to lemon chicken, Asian dishes or lighter pasta and seafood entrees. Tortoise Creek is a range of varietal wines from the Languedoc district of the South of France. The Languedoc region is a land of diversity, reflected in the countless subtleties of its many wines. The remarkable weather conditions and vast array of quality growing areas give each wine a uniqueness found only to the Languedoc. Winemakers Mel and Janie Master understood the potential of the Languedoc, and with their passion for good wine and good food, embarked on a commitment to produce quality wines at value driven prices.

White Wine by Kanu from South Africa. 87% Chenin Blanc; 13% Sauvignon Blanc. The Kanu range of wines honors Kanu, the mythical bird of promise. Legend has it when the bird appeared in the Southern African skies, all who fell under its shadow would be blessed with a bountiful harvest. Kanu wines celebrates this legend. Pale straw colour. A nose of tropical fruit and summer melon with a hint of spice. Crisp and full bodied, the papaya and pineapple flavours ensure a lingering aftertaste.

White Wine by Simonsig from South Africa. This very rich, full-bodied Chenin Blanc has a vibrant straw color with sweet fruit aromas of Golden Delicious apples and pears. A tropical fruit salad of melons, guavas and pineapples fill the palate. Sun-ripened grapes and a hint of Botrytis add to the mouthfilling intensity that lingers on the finish. Serving Hints: This wine should be served slightly chilled as an aperitif, or with lighter dishes.

White Wine by La Vis from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy. One of the most delicious Pinot Grigio's we tasted in awhile, lots of bright fruit flavors. Delicately perfumed with scents of flowers and spice, it features almond, tangerine and apricot fruits. Softly textured and balanced with a crisp citrus finish. A delicious aperitif or pair it with seafood and salads.

White Wine by Alois Lageder from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy. This top value Pinot Grigio reflects the expertise of acclaimed winegrower Alois Lageder, and the wines he selected from vineyard sources in the Tre Venezie (Alto Adige, Trentino and Veneto) - acknowledged as one of Italy's prime regions for quality white wines. Alois Lageder carefully selects the wines on-site; they are sur lie-matured in stainless steel tanks, then blended and bottled at his L?wengang winemaking facilities. riff Pinot Grigio reflects the origin of its prime growing area in style and character, and demonstrates all the varietal's best characteristics: good structure and intensity on the palate, balanced with lively acidity.

Ship a bottle for just a buck. Details at Wine.com.White Wine by Benziger from North Coast, California. It is fruit driven in style, with subtle oak and herb overtones. In aroma, it smells of apple, lemongrass, and vanilla; on the palate, it is medium bodied, softly textured with bright acid, and medium long on the finish. Enjoy with tuna fish sandwiches, grilled prawns basted in olive oil and garlic, wilted spinach salad with bacon dressing, pasta primavera, fried chicken, and roast pork.

White Wine by Chateau Souverain from Sonoma County, California. The 2005 Sauvignon Blanc is the perfect balance between bright crisp varietal character and a gentle touch of barrel influence from the winemaker's hand. Aromas span a range of citrus notes including Meyer lemon, kafir lime, grapefruit and even kumquat. Fragrant vanilla and lychee complement before leading to juicy flavors of citrus and limecrisp and inviting. The finish is supported by fresh, dry acidity that accentuates the classic Sauvignon varietal flavor and inspires the next sip.

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 their fruit, which results in big, rich, extracted flavors. These wines are concentrated yet elegant, each with a distinctive personality. DeMartino first began producing organic wines in 1991. From the pruning to the harvest, De Martino's organic wines are produced under the auspices of the Organic Management Program, certified by BCS Oko-Garantie. The organic grapes, which are grown in their own Isla de Maipo estate on the De Martino property, have permanent green cover crops between rows to facilitate biodiversity in the vineyard. The hand-picked grapes are fermented in their own yeasts and require a minimum of sulfur. This 100% Sauvignon Blanc has a bright yellow color with an expressive aroma of grass, citrus and white peach. On the palate it is crisp and well-balanced with an abundance of fruit, coupled with a vibrant acidity and luxuriously long finish. Ideal with smoked cheeses, fish and oysters.