Mmm … tropical fruit and orange blossom aromas. Soft, luscious sips with mango and peach, a sweet influx of toasted almonds and a lime finish. Excellent complexity. 4.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $14
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Reviews of whites wines
Spy Valley 2007 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
Classic New Zealand style: dry, crisp and clean, with bracing lime and grapefruit, and some softening ripe apricot and honeydew melon.3 stars out of 5 Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $14
... Read More »Folonari 2006 Riesling Provincia di Pavia
Smells like canned fruit cocktail, but don’t hold that against it. It’s a simple afternoon quaffer from Italy, dripping with tropical fruit, honeydew and pineapple, but also pretty dry. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $9
... Read More »MAN Vintners 2007 Chenin Blanc Western Cape
Luscious and aromatic tropical fruit mixed with ripe red apple and a crisp, clean, lemon-y aftertaste. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $10
... Read More »Estancia 2007 Pinot Grigio California
Crisp and poolside drinkable. Smacks of pears and green apples in light vanilla syrup but also has a bright, lemony finish. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $12
... Read More »Chateau Ste. Michelle 2007 Riesling Columbia Valley (Washington)
Subtly sweet, with a clean, dry finish. Apricots and peach with a squeeze of lime on the tongue. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $12
... Read More »Stellina di Notte 2006 Pinot Grigio Venezia IGT
Soft acidity yet fizzy on the tongue, this refreshing Italian summer wine has bright green apple, honeydew melon and minerally lime. Great value. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $12
... Read More »Chateau de Tariquet 2006 Ugni Blanc/Colombard Cotes de Gasgogne
Tart, toasty and chock full of bracing grapefruit, tangy tangerine, lush melon and tropical green mango. Light and refreshing, this French white pairs perfectly with summer. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $10
... Read More »Newman’s Own 2006 Chardonnay California
Soft and approachable, with ripe peaches, earthy vanilla, tangy lime and a slight sweetness. 3 stars out of 5 Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $16
... Read More »Hugel et Fils 2005 Riesling (France)
Crisp and fragrant with chamomile and other green herbs mixed with lime and lemon curd. Has a tart yet slightly sweet finish. Great with sushi.3 stars out of 5 Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $20
... Read More »Pierre Sparr 2005 Pinot Blanc Reserve
This humble French wine speaks volumes in taste — pear, tangerine and Welch’s white grape juice. Soft, approachable and finishes with a clean citrus sensation. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $20
... Read More »Zind Humbrecht 2005 Gewurztraminer Wintzenheim (France)
An aroma you’d want to rub all over to find your Zen. Rose oil, lavender and tangerine rind. Flavor follows with roses, toasted almonds, clove and honey cut with cream. Luscious and rich, but it smells sweeter than it tastes. 4.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry
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