chardonnay Acacia, Carneros Napa Valley - 2006
Fresh aromas of pear, apricot and honey supported by savory nuances of oats,
ginger and nutmeg spice. It's rich, but not overbearing. $45
Calera, Mt. Harlan, Central Coast - 2000
On the palate the wine is fruity and lively, its creamy texture is balanced with
bright acidity and a touch of toasty oak. $70
Cambria, "Katherine's Vineyard" Santa
Maria - 2005
A lush, well-rounded wine revealing vibrant tropical flavors folded over hints
of vanilla and pear. The finish is enduring, made memorable by notes of vanilla
and oak spice. $48
Chateau Montelena, Napa Valley - 2005
Strong bright fruit, then really well balanced and supple in the middle and all
the way to the finish, with lemon and spice backing up the green apple flavors.
$73
Cobblestone, Arroyo Seco Monterey - 2005
A blast of banana lends a tropical side to green apple, lime and chalky minerals,
laced with the subtle spice and vanilla influence of French oak. $50
Ferrari-Carano, Alexander Valley - 2004
Multi-dimensional wine with layers of rich tropical fruit flavors. Aged in French
oak barrels. $65
Foppoli, Russian River Valley - 2005
A palette of green and yellow fruit on the palate--crisp green apples, kiwi,
pineapple, lemons and grapefruit. $75
Gemstone, Facets Napa Valley - 2004
Earthy minerality with layers of hazelnut and honeysuckle make it a white wine
rich enough to satisfy red wine drinkers. One of the best wines I have ever had
the pleasure to taste.
$195
Grgich Hills Estate Grown, Napa Valley - 2005
The enticing aroma displays a subtle combination of varietal fruit and oak followed
by a cornucopia of delicate tropical fruit flavors such as pineapple, mango,
and lemon. $80
Keller Estate, Napa Valley - 2006
A surprising chardonnay as it starts creamy on the palate yet finishes clean
and crisp. $55
Kistler, "Les Noisetiers" Russian River
Valley - 2005
Reminiscent of a top vintage of Mt. Eden Chardonnay with its floral, honeysuckle,
mineral, and buttery fruit notes, it also reveals notions of roasted nuts, orange
blossoms, and lemon. $120
Leslie Rudd, Bacigalupi Napa Valley - 2003
Classic fruit and mineral aromas, rich mid-palate and extremely lengthy finish.
$125
Neyers, Napa Valley - 2005
Attractive, forward, intense, toasty, nutty, green apple aroma with a rich full
body, plush concentrated toasty green apple flavors with a smooth, rounded mouth
feel. $75
Neyers, El Novillero Caneros - 2005
Possesses tart, crisp acidity, more minerality, a leaner mouthfeel, impressive
concentration, and a tightly-knit structure. $90
Pahlmeyer, Napa Valley - 2005
Exhibits wonderful tropical fruit notes interwoven with pineapple, buttered citrus,
and leesy, brioche-like characteristics. $145
Pahlmeyer, Sonoma Coast - 2005
This wine offers complex, mouth filling flavors of citrus, tropical fruit, leesy minerality and spice. The creamy oak and bright acidity balance these rich flavors perfectly. $155
Ramey, Carneros District - 2005
Clean and refreshing, with vibrant spicy pear, ginger and a touch of pineapple,
finishing with a hint of citrus. $75
Ramey, Hyde Vineyard, Napa Valley - 2004
A stunning wine of great individuality, with wonderful minerality, sweet lemon
oil, honeysuckle, white currant, and floral notes. $120
Ramey, Half Bottle Russian River - 2005
Lovely pear and ripe Granny Smith apple aromas with supporting mineral, baked
bread and baking spice scents. $50
Ramey, Ritchie Vineyard, Napa Valley - 2005
Robert Parker 95 points. Shows crushed rock, white currant, citrus oil, pineapple,
peach, and apricot characteristics. Long, rich, and deep with strong acidity.
$135
River Bend Ranch, Foppoli, Sonoma County - 2005
Smells of fall in the glass, a medley of fruit and spice. Bouquet opens with
Crisp Granny Smith apple and Bosc pear, added notes of vanilla crème and nutmeg
envelop the senses. $60
Rosenthal, Newton Canyon, Malibu - 2006
A very elegant, full bodied wine, exhibiting nuances of pineapple, tropical fruit,
lemon, and honey, with a subtle hint of vanilla from French oak. $40
Silverado, Napa Valley - 2006
Toasty ripe apple aroma with a zippy mieral note. This wine has a classic structure
and gracefulnes. $42
Sonoma Cutrer, Les Pierres, Sonoma Valley - 2002
The Les Pierres has a long, expansive finish that ends with the trademark character
of the vineyard- a lingering mineral and wet-stone element. $79
Summerland, Bien Nacido, Santa Maria - 2004
Fresh crushed peach and honeysuckle highlight the boquet followed by flavors
of baked apple and Asain pear. A wonderfully balanced wine, fresh and pleasant. $50
Talbott, Cuvée Audry, Monterey - 2003
Lush and complex, the 2003 vintage displays racy aromatics of white peaches,
lemon and blanched almonds. Unfilterd and unfined a masterpeive of winemaking.
$165
Talbott, Diamond T Estate, Napa Valley - 2003
This complex wine continues to offer sophisticated mineral character intertwined
with a lush medley of apple pie, pear, white peach and lemon meringue layers. $120
Tantara, Dierberg Vineyard, Santa Maria - 2004
Incredible candied perfume of honey, fig and citron followed by super
rich flavor profile with hints of dates and toffee. $55
Trefethen, Estate Bottled Napa - 2005 A clean mineral note reveals the wine's impeccable linage
with mouthfilling fruit on the palate trailing to a luscious apple and toasted
almond finish. $57
