Chasing Venus 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
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White
Reviews of whites wines
Naia 2006 Verdejo Rueda
Verdejo is an up-and-coming white grape indigenous to Spain. Tastes like a tangerine creamsicle dipped in tart homemade lemonade. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $14
... Read More »Yalumba 2007 Viognier Y Series Southeast Australia
Crisp and steely, with peaches, hints of tropical fruit and a wet slate taste. Not a full-frontal Viognier, but restrained. Certified organic. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $11
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Paso a Paso 2007 Verdejo La Mancha
Tart like sucking on a lime but with slight sweetness of kiwi and honeydew melon. Great price. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $9
... Read More »Burgans 2007 Albarino Rias Baixas (Spain)
Fresh and vibrant, with peaches, tropical fruit like mango and a crisp, lemon-y finish.3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $15
... Read More »Quivira 2007 Sauvignon Blanc Fig Tree Vineyard Dry Creek Valley
If you’re looking for a California sauvignon blanc that’s round and not as tart as the New Zealand versions, look no further. This biodynamically-farmed wine is steely with ripe peach, lively, crisp acidity and a honeysuckle/lime finish. Delicious. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of ... Read More »
Gundlach Bundschu 2006 Gewurztraminer Sonoma Valley
VERY dry and austere, more like a gewurztraminer from France’s Alsace region. Pear, lychee and a crisp, minerally finish. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $25
... Read More »Flowers 2005 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast
Windy, rainy, cold Sonoma Coast is no sunny Napa, so you must respect those who successfully produce great wine from this area of northern California. Sustainably farmed, their estate fruit is gorgeous. This chardonnay has soft and muted vanilla, peaches, nectarines and a creamy lemon tart finish. ... Read More »
L’Ecole #41 2007 Semillon Columbia Valley (Washington)
Chamomile, flowery tangerine and a dash of ginger. Fascinating.4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $16
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Soft on the palate, with a perfumed, tropical aroma. Tastes like peaches slathered in slightly sweet, vanilla-infused cream. Refreshing citrus finish. Well made for the price. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $11
... Read More »Robert Mondavi 2007 Lightly Oaked Chardonnay California
Highly fragrant, clean, green apple and honeysuckle. Not complex, but certainly drinkable. 3 stars out of 5 Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $8
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