Family-owned Talbott Vineyards has been growing superior chardonnay and pinot noir grapes for 25 years.
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Reviews of whites wines
Wine review: Pacific Rim Dry Riesling
This is a project that Randall Grahm consults on and the quality reflects his hand. The label says “dry” but it’s not really dry. That doesn’t mean it’s not super yummy. Pineapple, red apple and a slight whiff of “petrol” or diesel. Give into your inner sweet cravings with this
... Read More »Firestone 2007 Riesling Central Coast
This winery makes so many different kinds of wines, it’s like they’re manic. But they do make a tasty riesling. Soft and elegant with ripe white peaches, pineapple, caramel, diesel fuel and a tiny bit of effervescence that makes it interesting. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=3 out of 10
... Read More »Geode 2006 Chardonnay Santa Barbara
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Dry Creek Vineyards 2007 Sauvignon Blanc
Dry Creek Vineyards also labels this Fumé Blanc, another name for sauvignon blanc, only fancier. In the ’60’s, the Mondavis borrowed the fume (French for “smoked”) moniker from the French Loire Valley sauvignon blanc called Pouilly Fume.
... Read More »Graham Beck 2008 Gamekeeper’s Reserve Chenin Blanc
Made from 40-year-old vines planted in the warm coastal region of South Africa. It’s a mildly sweet style, heavy on peach, tangerine, and ripe pineapple. While the ripe fruit coats your tongue, it finishes dry with a lingering citrus aftertaste. Deliciously lush. 4 out of 5 stars. Sweetness=3 out ... Read More »
Dry Creek Vineyard 2008 Wilson Ranch Dry Chenin Blanc
This family-owned California winery has been making dry chenin blanc since 1972, sourcing their grapes from the same family-owned vineyard south of Sacramento. They even tell you up front on the label how sweet it is. It isn’t.
... Read More »Tormaresca 2007 Chardonnay Puglia
Although the piddly price tag really made me want to like it, I couldn’t. Too steely, very little fruit, lacking the lemon and tangerine often found in unoaked chardonnay. Disappointing. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $10
... Read More »Santadi “Villa Solais” 2006 Vermentino di Sardegna
Not the green, tart vermentino you may have experienced in the past. This one smells like seawater, then surprises you with Riesling-like diesel fuel, earthy minerality, honey and red apple with a soft, lemony finish.3 stars out of 5 Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $12
... Read More »Cambria 2007 Chardonnay Katherine’s Vineyard
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Page Wine Cellars 2006 Sauvignon Blanc Napa
A scrumptious new world-style sauvignon blanc with sweet, creamy vanilla oak on the palate, followed by tart yet well integrated acids, pear and red apple.3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $20
... Read More »Sebastiani 2006 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast
Creamy and buttery but no overwhelming oak found in inexpensive chardonnays. Instead, tangerine, honeyed almonds, earthy vanilla and apricot rule the sip. Good value. 4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $15
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