2007 Hopler ... $12 / $42 Burgenland Austria HOPE-lehr 100% Pinot Blanc Enticing aromas of melon, morning dew, crushed peach, and tangerine. Gracefully balanced texture and weight.

2006 Karl Alphart Trocken ... $15 / $50 Thermonregion Niederosterreich Austria karl AHL-pahrt 100% Zierfandler Clean and pure citrus character, with racy acidity. Lemon zest, slate and petrol flavor with hints of tropical fruit.

2006 Freie Weingärtner Wachau Trocken ... $10 / $36 Wachau Austria FRY-eh VYN-GAYRT-nehr VAH-kow 100% Grüner Veltliner Light, lively and dry, showing yellow apple, pear and grapefruit flavors. Finishes with a nice touch of white pepper.

2005 Kuentz-Bas ... $9 / $27 Alsace France kewntz-bah Sylvaner, Auserrois, Pinot Blanc Slightly sweet, with a citrus nose and hints of honey, vanilla créme, and nutmeg.

2006 Hugel et Fils - "Gentil" ... $9 / $35 Alsace France hoo-gehl ay fees - zha-tee Gewürztraminer, Muscat, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sylvaner Fresh, floral and spicy, with delicate minerality embracing a core of delicious pear and citrus fruit.

2005 Bouchard Pere et Fils ... $12 / $45 Burgundy France boo-shar pehr ay fees 100% Chardonnay Stone fruits, yellow apple and notes of nuts and mineral. Mildly rich, very silky and a creamy, nutty finish.

2007 Chéreau-Carré - "Château de la Chesnaie" Sur Lie ... $8 / $27 Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Loire France sheh-roh cah-ray 100% Muscadet Beguiling nose of peach, minty herbs, mossy stone and apple. Minerals, melon and lemon rind on the lengthy palate.

2006 Chateau La Nerthe ... $16 / $60 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhone France sha-toh la nayrt 32% Grenache Blanc, 30% Roussane, 22% Bourboulenc, 16% Clairette Elegant, complex and refined, with a floral nose and hints of orange blossom, honeysuckle, anise and minerals.

2007 Mönchhof Estate QbA ... $11 / $39 Mosel Germany MUHN-koff 100% Riesling Sweet, with bright and juicy nectarine, white peach and apricot flavors balanced by soft minerality and zippy acidity.

2006 Selbach ... $10 / $36 Mosel Germany zehl-bahk 100% Riesling Charming aromas of peach, honey, lime zest and minerals. Dry and elegant, with a core of juicy green apple.

2006 St. Urbans-Hof - "Ockfener Bockstein" Spätlese ... $13 / $48 Mosel Germany zahngt OOR-bahns-hof - OHK-feh-ner BOHK-shtyn 100% Riesling Deliciously expressive, showing abundant pear, apricot, flowers and minerals. Unctuously fresh and sweet.

2006 Loacker - "Tasnim" ... $12 / $42 Alto-Adige Italy LOH-ah-kehr - tahs-NEEM 100% Sauvignon Blanc Subtle aromas of minerals, honey, citrus and flowers with an underlying richness. Medium bodied, creamy and complex.

2004 Monte Schiavo - "Le Giuncare" ... $17 / $65 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Marche Italy MON-tay SKYA-voh - leh zhoon-KAH-reh 100% Verdicchio Exquisite nose of flowers, honeycomb, orange blossum, peach and pineapple. Rich and silky with a luxurious finish.

2006 Principessa Gavia ... $10 / $36 Gavi Piedmont Italy preen-chee-PAY-sah GAH-vyah 100% Cortese Light, floral and fresh, with citrus, pear, grapefruit, white pepper and mineral notes. Finishes smooth and clean.

2006 Sella & Mosca - "La Cala" ... $8 / $28 Sardegna Italy 100% Vermentino Light, refreshing, mineral-driven style, with crisp acidity and hints of lemon zest, golden apples and straw.

2007 Bottega Vinaia ... $10 / $36 Trentino Italy boh-TAY-gah vih-NAH-ya 100% Pinot Grigio Lively and bright, with apple, mineral, citrus and a hint of almond. Medium bodied and refreshing, with a clean finish.

2004 Pierpaolo Pecorari - "Kolaus" ... $16 / $60 Venezie-Giulia Italy pyher-PAH-oh-lo peh-ko-RAH-ree - KOH-lahs 100% Sauvignon Blanc Luxurious and elegant, with honeyed lemon, peaches & cream, and a streak of mineral. Full bodied, with great length.

NV Broadbent ... $7 / $24 Vinho Verde Portugal 50% Lourerio, 40% Trajadura, 10% Paderña Fresh and light with a lively tartness and a slight spritz. Aromas and flavors of lemon, lime and white peach.

2005 Gramona - "Gessamí" ... $13 / $25 half-bottle / $49 Penedes Spain grah-MOH-nah - jeh-sah-MEE 60% Muscat d’Alexandria, 30% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Muscat Frontignan Exotically aromatic, with a spectacular combination of flower, spice and mineral notes. Elegantly soft textured.

2006 Pionero Mundi ... $11 / $41 Rias Baixas Spain pee-oh-NEH-ro MOON-dee 100% Albariño Flowers and fresh citrus with a hint of sea-spray on the nose. Ripe lemon and melon flavors finish clean and delicious.

2006 Bodegas Leza Garcia ... $8 / $30 Rioja Spain LAY-zah gahr-SEE-yah 100% Macabeo Rich, full bodied and aromatic, with aromas and flavors of yellow apple, lemon rind, melted butter and toasted nuts.

New World White Wines

2006 Michel Torino - "Don David" ... $10 / $37 Cafayate Valley Argentina mih-KEL toh-REE-no - dohn dah-VEED 100% Torrontes Intensely perfumed aroma with hints of tangerine, apricot and tropical fruit. Spicy, crisp and elegantly fruity flavors.

2007 Shoofly - "Buzz Cut" ... $8 / $30 South Australia Australia Verdelho, Viognier, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay Bright and refreshing, with citrus zest, granny smith apple and hints of grapefruit. Slightly creamy, with a tart finish.

2007 Loom Wine ... $10 / $36 Eden Valley South Australia Australia 100% Riesling Tangy and dry, with brilliant citrus flavors and aromas mingled with orange, peach, petrol and minerals.

2005 Green Point ... $9 / $34 Victoria Australia 100% Chardonnay Restrained style, with delicate pear and lime flavors and hints of vanilla and stone. Medium bodied and slightly creamy.

2007 Shinas Estate - "The Innocent" ... $12 / $44 Victoria Australia SHY-nuhs 100% Viognier Luminous aromas and flavors of orange blossom, yellow apple, honeysuckle and hints of mango. Smooth and lush.

2006 Cape Mentelle ... $13 / $47 Margaret River West Australia Australia 100% Chardonnay Toasty apple, pear and pineapple flavors. Supple and elegant, with excellent balance and a very long, graceful finish.

2005 Veramonte Reserva ... $7 / $24 Casablanca Valley Chile vay-rah-MON-teh 100% Chardonnay Rich aromas of crushed peaches, pears, granny smith apples. Layers of fruit flavors lead to a creamy finish.

2006 Grove Mill ... $12 / $43 Marlborough South Island New Zealand 100% Riesling Dramatically perfumed, with persistent and tangy lime, tangerine and pear flavors. Medium bodied and very juicy.

2007 Drylands Estate ... $11 / $41 Marlborough South Island New Zealand 100% Sauvignon Blanc Vibrant aromas and flavors of passionfruit, pink grapefruit, and citrus peel with herbal accents and lively acidity.

2007 Ken Forrester - "Petit Chenin" ... $6 / $23 Stellenbosch South Africa 100% Chenin Blanc Fresh aromas and flavors of crushed melon, peach and honeysuckle. Bright and clean on the palate, with a long juicy finish.

2006 Warwick Estate - "Professor Black" ... $11 / $41 Stellenbosch South Africa 100% Sauvignon Blanc Citrus focused style, with accents of mineral and minty herbs. Medium bodied, with a long, clean finish.

2006 Rombauer ... $16 / $60 Carneros California USA ROM-bah-wer 100% Chardonnay Rich, complex nose of warmed toffee, vanilla bean, tropical fruit, pears and peaches. Creamy and thick with flavors of fresh apples, pears and marmalade.

2006 Trefethen ... $14 / $45 Oak Knoll District Napa Valley California USA 100% Riesling Beautiful nose of citrus, candied lime, peach, ginger and grapefruit. Delicate minerality and a long clean finish.

2006 Whitehall Lane Winery & Vineyards ... $11 / $41 Napa Valley California USA 100% Sauvignon Blanc Complex and aromatic nose of mint, fresh grass, lime zest. Creamy style, with tangerine, melon and grapefruit notes.

2006 The Hess Collection - "Su'Skol Vineyard" ... $11 / $40 Napa Valley California USA 100% Chardonnay Creamy vanilla leads to spiced apple and crushed pear flavors. Full bodied and rich, with a clean finish.

2007 Lioco ... $11 / $42 Sonoma County California USA lee-oh-koh 100% Chardonnay Graceful style, showing candied orange, lemon blossum, caramelized apple and hints of vanilla and minerals.

2005 Kunde Estate - "Chardonnay Nu" Unoaked ... $11 / $40 Sonoma Valley California USA kun-day 100% Chardonnay Lively aromas of crushed peach, pear and melon. Fresh and juicy on the palate, with a long clean finish.

2005 Belle Vallée Cellars ... $10 / $36 Oregon USA bell vah-LAY 100% Pinot Gris Restrained and elegant, with aromas and flavors of peach, melon and minerals. Strong minerality on the creamy finish.

2006 Adelsheim ... $11 / $20 half-bottle / $37 Willamette Valley Oregon USA ADD-ehls-hime 100% Pinot Gris Crisp and bright, with juicy pear, peach and spice flavors. Slightly creamy, with balanced acidity.