Wines and Beyond

White Wine by Matanzas Creek from Sonoma County, California. Winemaker Fran?ois Cordesse's passion for Sauvignon Blanc is evident in the sophisticated, yet spirited, nature of this 2006 vintage wine. Comprised of primarily Sauvignon Blanc, this blend also includes 13% Sauvignon Musque, a clonal cousin to Sauvignon Blanc that balances the wine's acidity, strengthens the mid-palate and provides a longer finish. Estate-owned vineyards in Sonoma County's Alexander Valley and Knights Valley are the primary source of this wine's Sauvignon Blanc fruit, while Sonoma County's Knights Valley is the source of the Sauvignon Musque fruit. The translucent, pale straw color of this wine is followed by a fresh bouquet of pink grapefruit and melon. Emulating the nose, the palate of crisp citrus and melon flavor carries a hint of dry white herb, and is accompanied by a soft, round mouthfeel. This supple quality distinguishes Fran?ois' wine from many of the popular green, grassy-style Sauvignon Blancs, and is achieved by fermenting 21% of the final blend in French oak barrels.

White Wine by Dom. de la Perriere from Loire, France - regions. Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel and concrete vats. Estate-bottled. Emphatically dry and crisp, but with plenty of the lingering fruit and fragrance for which Sauvignon Blanc grown in Sancerre is world famous. A fine choice for light fish and shellfish, many chicken dishes and medium weight cheese. Try also with savory vegetable dishes and Pan-Asian cuisine. Located in the village of Verdigny northwest of the town of Sancerre, in the heart of the upper Loire Valley. 130 acres of hilltop vineyards with deep limestone soil. The founding Archambault family arrived in the region in the 15th century, turning an abandoned cave-like quarry into a winery. The Cave de la Perriere provided an excellent venue for producing fresh, crisp Sancerre. The Domaine is now owned and managed by Jean-Louis Saget.

White Wine by Gusto from Marlborough, New Zealand.

White Wine by Fess Parker from Central Coast, California. 100% Viognier This fragrant wine offers up aromas of peach, honeysuckle, apricot blossom, vanilla, and nutmeg with a touch of pineapple, ripe peach, lychee and citrus flavors. The subtle oak and spice combined with its refreshing acidity puts forward a balanced wine that is simply perfect with the floral aromatics of Asian cuisine and lighter fare.

White Wine by Wairau River from Marlborough, New Zealand. Established in 1978, the Rose family estate vineyards are situated on the banks of the Wairau River. Low crops and ripe fruit produce wine that has become renowned for exhibiting intense fruit characteristics and classical elegance. The philosophy that we pursue has always been one of elegance and fruit power with the foundation of the style being drinkability. We put a lot of store in the selection of flavors in the vineyard, subsequent small batch vintning and the final touches of the marriage are created at the blending table. Fleshy and ripe, with very good intensity to guava, pink grapefruit, grass and wet stone flavors. Tart lime juice acidity streamlines the fruit through a minerally finish. 90 Points Wine Spectator

White Wine by Robert Mondavi from Napa Valley, California. The 2005 Robert Mondavi Winery Chardonnay is a fresh, youthful wine, with lively acidity and abundant fruit. Aromas of zesty citrus, green apple and tropical coconut are enhanced by the subtle use of oak. Ripe layers of fruit flavors unfold in the glass, with citrus and green apple leading to pear and pineapple. In the background, smoky oak deepens into creme brulee.

White Wine by Feudi di San Gregorio from Southern Italy, Italy. Color: Pale gold with green nuances Bouquet: Elegant, intense aromas of apple, banana and pineapple Taste: Medium-bodied with a lingering aftertaste of citrus and minerals Serving Suggestions: Delicious with seafood, pasta, risotto, sushi and sashimi

White Wine by Trevor Jones from Australia. This wine continues a philosophy of crafting a pure Virgin Chardonnay from free run juice that exhibits great depth of herbaceous fruit flavours without oak maturation. The delicate characteristics of peach, melon and passionfruit, combined with subtle complexity gives this wine its renowned pedigree. With a full-bodied structure and delicate crisp finish. This wine is ideal with seafood and poultry.

White Wine by Liberty School from California. Fruit-driven in style, the 2005 Chardonnay offers up-front aromas of green apple, caramel and pie spice, followed by similar rich flavors and notes of Bosc pear and honey. A subtle hint of toasted oak is balanced by a clean, crisp finish making the Liberty School Chardonnay an excellent companion to a wide variety of food and preparation techniques.

White Wine by Steele from California. Steele's flagship white wine, the Cuvee Chardonnay, consistently exhibits excellent depth of flavor, wonderful acidity and complex aromas. This wine is so seamlessly layered and well integrated that you will want to have another glass without a second thought.

White Wine by Robert Mondavi from Carneros, California. Fresh and focused, with apple, pear and citrus fruit character. Floral and mineral nuances add complexity, with subtle oak tones in the background. Rich, expansive flavors culminate in long, fruit-imbued finish.

White Wine by Clos Du Val from Carneros, California. Pale gold in color with a green tinge, the 2005 Carneros Chardonnay greets the nose with aromas of pear, peach and citrus, as well as some sweet toast. In the mouth, the wine is alive with the vibrant flavors of concentrated fruit, with a hint of toast. A full bodied wine, this Chardonnay shows excellent balance and exhibits a long, crisp finish.

White Wine by B.R. Cohn from Carneros, California. B.R. Cohn 2006 Chardonnay is packed with pear, apple and citrus aromas, and shows exceptional depth and body. It offers rich flavors of green apple with a hint of lemon, and is surrounded by toasty French oak, followed by a clean, crisp, lingering finish. This Chardonnay is barrel fermented in French oak and aged sur lies for eight months. Enjoy it on its own, or pair it with your favorite grilled seafood or poultry.

White Wine by Au Bon Climat from Central Coast, California. The 2006, like the '05, is a truly alternative style of California white wine. The wine has not been compromised in quality at any step in its production. Low yielding, high quality vineyards (Bien Nacido, Rancho Vinedo, and Los Alamos) are hand-pruned, leaf thinned by hand, sustainably farmed, and hand picked. The grapes are whole cluster pressed, unsettled (a Burgundian tradition, like the weather), straight to Francois Freres small barrel for primary fermentation and malo-lactic, topped once a week by hand, sur lie, and bottled after a careful fining and no filtration. All of the French wood is neutral. This wine is fruit driven, lees enhanced, texturally sophisticated, balanced, bright, complex, and concentrated from yields under 3 ton per acre. Remember when Chardonnay had stone fruit (not tropical), firm acidity, brightness, earthiness, minerality, and no vestige of heaviness? Au Bon Climat certainly does! Here is your alternative. Chardonnay is not an aromatic variety, it needs wood and lees, but can be vinified in an elegant, fresh, and food friendly fashion.

White Wine by De Loach from Russian River, California. Nose: Aromas of pear, apple and vanilla. Palate: Concentrated flavors of pear, apple and vanilla are complemented nicely by toasty oak components. This elegant wine is rich and clean with a smooth, long-lasting finish. Food pairings: Salad with marinated shrimp and papaya mango dressing, grilled salmon with basil-cream sauce, carrot-ginger soup.

White Wine by Lake Sonoma from Russian River, California. The grapes for this wine were whole cluster pressed to keep harsh phenolic compounds at a low level. After a short settling period, the clear juice was racked to French oak barrels for fermentation. The wine was aged on the fermentation lees for five months with regular stirring to re-suspend the lees and make a rounder, more complex wine. Flavors of apple and pears complement the soft vanilla oak profile and creme brulee-like finish. This Chardonnay pairs readily with a variety of foods including fresh fruit, aged cheeses, green salads, lighter pasta, poultry, pork and seafood.

White Wine by Hanna from Russian River, California. This estate Chardonnay offers rich pear and green apple flavors, along with notes of vanilla and spice. Crisp acidity balances the full body, making this wine exceptionally food-friendly. Enjoy it with pasta with cream sauce, grilled salmon, or roast chicken.

White Wine by Benziger from Sonoma County, California. The style is full throttle fruit, highlighted by ripe citrus and tropical notes, supported by good acids and a rich, silky mouthfeel. Tropical fruit, browned butter and nutmeg aromas marry with flavors of pineapple, sweet red apple, coconut and hazelnut. The finish is well integrated with good fruit intensity.

White Wine by Valley of the Moon from Sonoma County, California. The fruit for this wine comes from vineyards in the Carneros, Sonoma Valley and Russian River areas in Sonoma County. These appellations are characterized by foggy mornings and cool breezes that keep the fruit at an optimum temperature: perfect conditions for growing premium Chardonnay grapes. Valley of the Moon Chardonnay is a delightful accompaniment to salads, seafood, fowl, lighter grilled meats and cream-based pastas.

White Wine by Alta Vista from Argentina, South America. Only 30% of this Chardonnay spends time in oak barrels, the other 70% is fermented in stainless steel tanks. Less oak influence gives this Chardonnay bright clean fruit flavors and less buttery characteristics. It is bright yellow in color with green highlights; this Premium Chardonnay is a fresh and lively wine. Aromas of tropical fruits with a delicate toasted bread note. On the palate the wine is velvety, round and full-bodied with a long, lingering finish. Enjoy this wine with fresh seafood salads, white fish with lemons & capers, roasted herbed chicken and mild cheeses.

White Wine by Wolfgang from Austria, European. Vinted at Wolfgang's award-winning wine estates on the shores of the Neusiedlersee in the heart of Austria's Burgenland province, Concerto Gruner-Veltliner (or Gru-Vee) is a perfect example of Austria's best-loved white wine varietal. Neither sweet nor exceedingly dry, Gruner Veltliner wines are by far Austria's most popular whites; as a result, nearly all of the grape's annual yield is consumed domestically in Austria. The shoreline of middle Europe's only steppe lake provides an ideal climate for Wolfgang's cultivation of these powerful wines. Concerto is an extraordinary wine, standing apart even from its heralded Gruner Veltliner peers. This Gru-Vee is pressed from sweet, vine-ripened GV grapes hand-selected for their rich character and potential to produce a complex, explosive wine. Concerto is lean and tight, characterized by racy fruit flavors, with a slightly mineral undercurrent and a full, expansive finish. Like other Gru-Vees, Concerto is extremely versatile and pairs well with nearly all entrees. This wine is particularly outstanding served with grilled or roasted red meats, fish, and poultry.

White Wine by Feudi di San Gregorio from Southern Italy, Italy. Grape Varieties 100% Falanghina from mature vines planted between 1985 and 1990. Vinification Grape bunches are hand-harvested into 18 kilo lugs in the latter half of September. The lugs are then transported in refrigerated trucks (50\\xBA F) to the winery. Bunches are individually selected and soft-pressed to release only the flower (first free run) of the must. (Remaining juice is sold elsewhere.) The process protects the fresh fruit and floral aromas of the wine, which is cold-fermented in stainless steel for 28 days. Color Pale gold with green nuances Bouquet Elegant, intense aromas of apple, banana and pineapple Taste Medium-bodied with a lingering aftertaste of citrus and minerals Alcohol 12.9% Serving Suggestions Delicious with seafood, pasta, risotto, sushi and sashimi

White Wine by Anselmi from Veneto, Italy. Color: Brilliant gold with a light amber tint Bouquet: Fresh, fruit forward aroma guided by hints of peach, apple, cream and spring flowers Taste: Dry, complex and persistent, with rich, creamy fruit flavors consistent with the bouquet. The use of oak adds a subtle and agreeable spiciness to the wine. Serving suggestions: Outstanding on its own or paired with savory dishes such as veal, pork and pate. Also a delicious match with spicy fare.

White Wine by Valley of the Moon from Sonoma County, California. This traditional Alsatian-style wine is a blend of grapes from vineyards that are located in the Russian River Valley and the Southern Sonoma Valley. Both viticultural areas have deep alluvial soil and a cool climate due to the moderating influence of the Pacific Ocean and the San Pablo Bay. These cool microclimates are responsible for preserving the crisp acidity and fresh fruit character of the wine. Aromas of honeysuckle, pear and lime are accented with a hint of hazelnut. Rich and complex tropical and citrus fruit flavors lead to a creamy finish balanced with crisp green apple tartness. This perfectly balanced Pinot Blanc pairs well with seafood, shellfish (particularly oysters), poultry, salads, fruits, light pastas and mild cheeses. Its structure and fruity flavors also complement spicy cuisine.

White Wine by Terlano from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy. With wonderful aromas of apple cider, chalk and lemon zest, this clean and focused wine expands on the palate to reveal warm apple crisp, clove and quince nuances. Possessing a long, concentrated citrus finish, this wine pairs perfectly with roasted pork, shellfish and egg-based sauces or as a charming cocktail beverage.

White Wine by Terlano from Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy. With wonderful aromas of apple cider, chalk and lemon zest, this clean and focused wine expands on the palate to reveal warm apple crisp, clove and quince nuances. Possessing a long, concentrated citrus finish, this wine pairs perfectly with roasted pork, shellfish and egg-based sauces or as a charming cocktail beverage.

White Wine by WillaKenzie Estate from Willamette Valley, Oregon. This Pinot Blanc is an exotic wine with tropical fruit, grapefruit and peach flavors with an attractive hazelnut and spice edge. The mouth starts with a nice crisp acidity and spicy tang, characteristic of the varietal and builds to a mineral infused, lively finish. The wine is best consumed chilled and is a great food companion. Try this wine as an alternative to Chardonnay.