Organically grown grapes in South Africa make up this rich, well balanced, peach and dried pear wine. Slightly sweet but only like a touch of honey. Great with a salty ham. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $15
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Reviews of whites wines
Bonny Doon 2005 Le Cigare Blanc California
Clean, fresh and lively with lime, baked pear, earthy chamomile and a steely minerality that makes this super dry Roussanne and Grenache Blanc blend fantastic with food. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $20
... Read More »Buena Vista 2005 Chardonnay Carneros (California)
Buttery and oaky in all the right places. Well-balanced acids with ripe pear, fragrant vanilla and a splash of lime. Very drinkable for a California chardonnay. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $20
... Read More »Taz 2006 Pinot Gris Santa Barbara County
The lovely, flowery aroma on this wine grows into a smooth, elegant sip of ripe pears, red apples and a long, tart finish. Perfect for aperitif. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $15
... Read More »Joseph Drouhin 2006 Rully
4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $18
... Read More »Porcupine Ridge 2005 Sauvignon Blanc Western Cape (South Africa)
Zesty with lime and generous green apple, but follows through with a creamy, soft mouthfeel. Finishes so clean, you almost don’t know it’s gone. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $10
... Read More »Kim Crawford 2006 Chardonnay Unoaked Marlborough (New Zealand)
Full-bodied and smooth with enchanting tropical fruit like mango. Slightly sweet to the tongue with a refreshing aftertaste of citrus and steeliness. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $17
... Read More »Feudo Arancio 2006 Grillo (Italy)
Bone-dry with herbs like chamomile, green tea and dried lemon peel defining its crisp flavor. Had a bit of unripe mango in there, too. 3 stars out of 5 Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $10
... Read More »Hess 2005 Chardonnay Su’skol Vineyard Napa Valley
Drink this one too cold and you’ll miss the fragrant, ripe pear; tropical pineapple; and not-overtoasty vanilla that ooze from these drops. It’s pricey, but tasty.4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $24
... Read More »Pewsey Vale 2006 Riesling Eden Valley
Rieslings in Australia almost always taste clean and bright, with complex petrol flavors. Pewsey Vale is no exception. Vibrant, tart lemon-lime and elegant tropical fruit with soft, even acidity. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $16
... Read More »Honig 2006 Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley
Amazing scent. Honeyed peaches, wet slate and grapefruit in the mouth. Sweeter than most sauvignon blancs out there. Organically-grown grapes. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $15
... Read More »Casa da Silva 2005 Viognier Reserva Colchagua (Chile)
Steely and tart for a viognier, but still has the aromatic peaches/apricot/honeysuckle combo. 3 stars out of 5 Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $15
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