Unique White Wine Varietals ABC Hildegard, Santa Maria Valley - 2002
This is a unique, textural, and complex wine with hints of lavender, marzipan, violets, and white chocolate aromas. A blend of 55% Pinot Gris, 40% Pinot Blanc and 5% Aligote, this is a wine of deliciously supple texture and deceptive complexity. $90
Abraxas Vin de Terroir, Robert Sinskey - 2006
The Riesling presents hints of white nectarine, the Gewurztaminer lends the perfume of exotic spice, the Pinot Blanc adds delicate aromas of apples and almonds, and the Pinot Gris provides backbone in the form of texture and refreshing citrus. $55
Alma Rosa Pinot Gris, Santa Barbara - 2006
Shows a purity of fruit with exotic floral aspects, summery
stone fruits and a refreshing acid-mineral finish. $42
Clairborne & Churchill Dry Gewurztraminer
- 2006
A rich, medium - bodied entry fills the palate with flavors
of jasmine, orange zest and melon and lead into a surprisingly
clean and refreshing long citrus finish. $42
Chateau St. Jean, Gewurztraminer, Sonoma - 2005
A rich, medium - bodied entry fills the palate with flavors
of jasmine, orange zest and melon and lead into a surprisingly
clean and refreshing long citrus finish. $42
Ferrari-Carano, Sonoma Fumé Blanc - 2006
Here is a crisp, clean and refreshing white wine. Versatile
and food friendly. $45
Foxen, Chenin Blanc, Santa Barbara - 2003
Aromas of anise and honeysuckle greet the nose with flavors
of applae and honey on the palate. A rich creamy mid palate
is balanced nicely by great acidity providing a clean crisp
finish. $50
Keller Estate Pinot Gris, Sonoma
Coast - 2006
Classic aromas of white flowers and peaches are complimented
by mineral and fennel notes. Powerful flavors and rich mouthfeel
are beautifully proportioned and followed by a long finish. $45
Panther Creek, Melrose Vineyard - 2005
Wonderful aromas of peaches and honeysuckle, with a hint of
Viognier followed by rich peaches and pears, with some citrus
notes on the palate. $45
Pezzi King, Fume Blanc - 2001
Light green appearance, brilliant clarity, with a bouquet that
offers melon, orange peel, and fresh lime. The wine's juicy
mid-palate is a combination of concentrated fruit and balanced
acidity. $35
Poet's Leap Reisling, Columbia Valley - 2006
This splendid Reisling delivers a complex perfume of slate,
mineral, spring flowers and green apple. This wine offers mouth-filling
fruit, crisp acidity and a long finish. $35
Seps Viognier, Estate, Napa Valley - 2006
An extemely full nose with a lot of stone fruit flavors, like
peach, apricot and more. $75
Stag's Leap, Viognier, Carneros, Estate Bottled - 2006
An alluring bouquet of bright white peach and honeysuckle harmonizes
with flavors of pear and lemon zest. Hints of mineral complement
the acidity for a balanced new world style Viognier. $50
Summerland, Paradise Road Viognier - 2001
Beautiful floral bouquet with layers of white peach and nectarine.
The palate is honeyed and round leading to a crisp mineral
finish. $45
Tangent, Paragon Vineyard, Viognier - 2006
Wonderfully aromatic, it smells of honeyed tangerine and lush
peaches. It is fresh and crisp, with spicy notes. $45
Trefethen, Napa Valley, Dry Riesling - 2006
The scent of jasmine flowers perfumes the nose along with apple
and lime. Crisp citrus, mandarin oranges and floral notes. $40
Westerly, W Blanc, Santa Ynez Valley, Viognier - 2006
Aromas of citrus, honey and roasted nuts, with hints of minerals.
mineral quality continues on the palate, along with lemon-lime
nuances and a rich, honeyed texture. $58
