Old World White Wines

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.

2007 Tegernseerhof - "T 26" ... $12 / $42
Wachau Austria
teh-gayrn-ZEER-hoff
100% Grüner Veltliner
Green apple, citrus peel, and flowers on the nose. Medium-light bodied, with a touch of yeast and white pepper on the finish.

2007 Domaine Gerard Metz ... $12 / $44
Alsace France
zher-ahr metz
100% Gewürztraminer
Floral and spice aromatics over round honeysuckle, melon and lychee flavors. A touch of minerality leads to the finish.

2007 Domaine Paul Blanck ... $10 / $36
Alsace France
100% Riesling
Aromas and flavors of zesty citrus, wet stone, white pepper and hints of spice. Medium bodied and very dry.

2007 Joseph Drouhin ... $15 / $54
Rully Côte Chalonnaise Burgundy France
zho-zef droo-ahn
100% Chardonnay
Charming and polished, showing toasty pear, macadamia, pineapple, fresh mint, banana, vanilla bean and mineral.

2007 Cave de Prissé Sologny Verzé Unoaked ... $12 / $42
Saint-Véran Mâconnais Burgundy France
kahv duh pree-say so-loh-nyee ver-zay
100% Chardonnay
Fruit forward and flavorful, with layers of yellow apple, orange blossom, creme-brulee, mint and bananas foster.

2007 Louis Latour ... $18 / $66
Pouilly-Fuissé Burgundy France
100% Chardonnay
Beautifully balanced fruit, mineral and richness. Spicy apple, vibrant citrus and chalk with notes of banana and vanilla.

2007 Chateau de Lancyre ... $14 / $51
Pic Saint-Loup Languedoc-Roussillon France
sha-toh duh lahn-seer
100% Roussane
Velvety in texture, this mouth-coating wine smells and tastes of spearmint, peaches, lemon peel, stone and white pepper.

2007 Chateau de Montfort ... $11 / $40
Vouvray Loire France
sha-toh duh mohn-fohr
100% Chenin Blanc
Aromas of walnuts, dried apples, citrus zest and straw yield to surprising flavors of citrus, mint, honey and tea.

2007 Chateau de Sancerre ... $13 / $48
Sancerre Loire France
sha-toh duh sahn-sayr
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Luminous aromas and flavors of citrus and white peach with tones of flowers and minerals. Vivid and zesty in style.

2007 von Schleinitz - "Weisenberg" Kabinett ... $12 / $42
Mosel Germany
fohn shly-nits
100% Riesling
Bright, zesty and refreshingly sweet. Loaded with lime and pear fruit, mingled with flowers, slate and pine.

2006 Tenuta Carretta - "Il Sorello" ... $15 / $56
Gavi Italy
teh-NOO-tah kah-REH-tah - ihl soh-REH-lo
100% Cortese
Complex balance of citrus, minerals and damp cave notes. Medium bodied and sleek-textured with a very lengthy palate.

2006 Garofoli - "Podium" Classico Superiore ... $15 / $54
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Marche Italy
gah-roh-FOH-lee
100% Verdicchio
Wonderfully aromatic. Creamy in texture, with layers of citrus fruit, lemon peel, honey and a touch of banana.

2007 Cieck ... $10 / $38
Erbaluce di Caluso Piedmont Italy
chek
100% Erbaluce
Vivid lemon and lime citrus, with notes of pear, apple and star anise on the nose and palate. Refreshing finish.

2008 Pisoni ... $11 / $37
Trentino Italy
pee-ZOH-nee
100% Nosiola
Nose of sweet apricot, tangerine, lemon and wet stones. Bright and refreshing palate, with a slightly peppery finish.

2009 Terre Gaie - "Claris" ... $8 / $28
Veneto Italy
TEH-reh GY-eh - KLAH-rees
100% Pinot Grigio
Vibrant, clean and fresh, showing pear and apple with notes of orange blossom, mineral and white pepper.

2009 Can Feixes - "Blanc Selecció" ... $10 / $36
Penedes Spain
kahn FAY-shuhss - blahnk seh-lehk-SYOH
40% Parellada, 30% Macabeo, 20% Chardonnay, 10% Malvasia Bianca
Crisp and lithe, expressing fresh citrus zest, white peach, wet stone and a note of tangerine. Shows depth on the finish.

2007 Adegas Morgadío - "Legado del Conde" ... $10 / $36
Rias Baixas Spain
ah-DAY-gahs mohr-gah-DEE-oh
100% Albariño
Bright, floral and flinty, with white peach, lime zest, pear and a hint of grapefruit. Medium bodied with a long clean finish.

New World White Wines

2008 Jelu ... $8 / $28
Zonda Valley Argentina
jeh-LOO
100% Torrontes
Highly expressive, showing aromas of flowers, perfume, peach and honeysuckle. Long vibrant palate.

2008 Torbreck - "Woodcutter's Semillon" ... $10 / $36
Barossa Valley South Australia Australia
100% Sémillon
Complex, rich and unctuous, showing toasty pear, caramelized orange, melon, minerals and a hint of pineapple.

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.

2008 Craggy Range - "Kidnappers Vineyard" ... $12 / $45
Hawkes Bay Haw New Zealand
100% Chardonnay
Steely and restrained, with aromas and flavors of citrus zest, flint, white peach and notes of slate. Finishes clean.

2008 Wild Rock - "Elevation" ... $10 / $36
Marlborough New Zealand
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Generous and focused lime zest and grapefruit with notes of green apple and birch tree. Very crisp and refreshing.

2006 Tulbagh Mountain Vineyards (TMV) - "White" ... $12 / $45
Coastal Region South Africa
90% Chenin Blanc, 5% Grenache Blanc, 5% Viognier
Expansive and stylish, showing orange-creme, peach cobbler, honey and a streak of mineral with a beautiful finish.

2008 Paul Cluver Estate ... $10 / $36
Elgin South Africa
100% Chardonnay
Ripe, broad and toasty with aromas and flavors of sliced yellow apple, golden raisin and peanut brittle.

2008 Rombauer ... $16 / $60
Carneros Napa Valley California USA
ROM-bah-wer
100% Chardonnay
Rich, complex nose of warmed toffee, vanilla bean, apple, pear and peach. Creamy, lush and long on the palate.

2008 Irony Wine Cellars ... $8 / $27
Napa Valley California USA
100% Chardonnay
Tropical and stylish, with pear, yellow apple, banana, pineapple, coconut and orange-vanilla cream on the finish.

2007 Pessagno Winery ... $12 / $45
Santa Lucia Highlands California USA
peh-SAHN-yoh
100% Chardonnay
Rich and stylish, with aromas of buttercream, toffee, and passionfruit and pineapple. Rich and creamy through the finish.

2007 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.

2008 Stolpman Estate ... $14 / $50
Santa Ynez Valley South Central Coast California USA
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Sophisticated and polished, offering candied lime zest, hints of grapefruit, grass and minerality and a dash of white pepper.

2006 Laetitia Winery - "Nadia" ... $11 / $39
Santa Barbera California USA
leh-tee-shuh
64% Viognier, 29% Grenache Blanc, 7% Roussane
Intriguing mix of rich, honied fruit and spice. Lemon, star fruit and orange blossom. Unctuous on the palate.

2007 Foris ... $9 / $33
Rogue Valley Oregon USA
100% Gewürztraminer
Rich, spicy and aromatic, showing lychee, yellow rose, white peach and melon. A touch of sweetness and a long finish.

2007 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.

2008 Frolic ... $12 / $42
Columbia Valley Washington USA
100% Riesling
Fresh, clean and bright, showing citrus peel, mineral water, and zippy key lime. Very crisp, with firm acidity.