Old World White Wines
2010 Leth - "Steinagrund"
... $11 / $39
Wagram
Austria
leht - SHTY-nah-groond
100% Grüner Veltliner
Lush golden apple, mango, apricot, white pepper and mineral on the nose and palate. Medium-full bodied.
2009 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.
2009 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.
2009 La Mére Boitier
... $11 / $40
Macon
Mâconnais
Burgundy
France
lah mayr bwuh-tyay - lah mayr bwuh-tyay
100% Chardonnay
Graceful and elegant notes of granny smith apple, white peach, honeysuckle and minerals. Made with finesse and restraint.
2010 Patrick Piuze
... $12 / $45
Petit Chablis
Burgundy
France
pah-treek pee-oo-zeh
100% Chardonnay
Elegant pear, citrus and apple with notes of wet stone and mint. Complex and nuanced, with a graceful finish.
2009 Chateau de Lancyre
... $14 / $51
Pic Saint-Loup
Languedoc-Roussillon
France
sha-toh duh lahn-seer
100% Roussanne
Velvety in texture, this mouth-coating wine smells and tastes of spearmint, peaches, lemon peel, stone and white pepper.
2009 Laurent Kraft
Sec
... $13 / $45
Vouvray
Loire
France
loh-rahn krahft
100% Chenin Blanc
Luminescent lime, tonic, straw, white pepper and notes of freshly cut herbs. Slick and supple with lively acidity.
2009 Domaine Mardon
... $12 / $43
Quincy
Loire
France
do-mehn mahr-dohn
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Elegant, with lively flavors of white peach, melon, pithy lime and mint-focused herbs. Long, mineral-driven finish.
2009 St. Urbans-Hof - "Goldtröpfchen"
Kabinett
... $10 / $36
Piesport
Mosel
Germany
zahngt OOR-bahns-hof - gold-trop-fyen
100% Riesling
Nicely balanced fruit and minerality, with medium sweetness and flavors of lime zest, apples and peach.
2010 Cantina Bolzano
... $11 / $40
Alto-Adige
Italy
100% Pinot Grigio
Alluring apple, melon and citrus with underlying minerality. Excellent length and depth, turning richer on the finish.
2008 Tenuta Mazzolino - "Blanc"
... $14 / $51
Oltrepò Pavese
Lombardy
Italy
mahts-oh-LEE-noh
100% Chardonnay
Elegant pineapple, green apple and banana with shades of vanilla-mint and minerals on the nose and palate.
2008 Garofoli - "Podium"
Classico Superiore
... $15 / $54
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi
Marche
Italy
gah-RAH-foh-lee
100% Verdicchio
Wonderfully aromatic. Creamy in texture, with layers of citrus fruit, lemon peel, honey and a touch of banana.
2009 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 A Coroa
... $11 / $39
Valdeorras
Galicia
Spain
ah koh-ROH-ah
100% Godello
Nose of almonds, buttery popcorn, anise and melon. Assertive citrus on the palate, with musky minerals on the finish.
2009 Gramona - "Gessamí"
... $13 / $42
Penedes
Spain
grah-MOH-nah - jeh-sah-MEE
Muscat d’Alexandria, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat Frontignan, Gewürztraminer
Exotically aromatic, with a spectacular combination of flower, peach, honey and mineral notes. Elegantly soft textured.
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.
2010 Garcia Revalo - "Tresalmos"
... $10 / $35
Rueda
Spain
gar-SEE-ah REH-vah-loh
100% Verdejo
Exotic aromatics of nectarine, lime, orange blossom and minerals, yielding to similar yet restrained flavor on the palate.
New World White Wines
2008 Muñoz de Toro - "Argie Andes"
... $8 / $27
Valle de Famatina
La Rioja
Argentina
moo-nyohz deh toh-roh
100% Torrontes
Exotic aromas of perfume, tangerine, spiced tea and honeysuckle. Medium bodied, with a tangy citrus-focused finish.
2008 Luca
... $16 / $60
Valle du Uco
Mendoza
Argentina
LOO-kah
100% Chardonnay
Rich, lustrous and layered, exhibiting ripe tropical fruit, apple chutney and peach preserves. Impressive depth and purity.
2010 Mollydooker - "The Violinist"
... $14 / $51
McLaren Vale
South Australia
Australia
100% Verdelho
Flamboyant style, exhibiting ripe lemon, apple, pear and grapefruit. Unctuous, a touch of white pepper on the finish.
2008 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.
2007 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.
2007 Santa Rita - "Medalla Real"
... $12 / $45
Casablanca Valley
Chile
- meh-DAH-yah reh-ahl
100% Chardonnay
Ripe, warming and rich with a touch of earth and flavors of pear, apple, passion fruit, baking spices and honey-butter.
2010 Craggy Range - "Kidnappers Vineyard"
... $12 / $45
Haw
New Zealand
100% Chardonnay
Steely and restrained, with aromas and flavors of citrus zest, flint, white peach and notes of slate. Finishes clean.
2009 Mount Nelson
... $12 / $45
Marlborough
South Island
New Zealand
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Pithy and bright, showing vibrant pink grapefruit, gooseberry, lime zest and passion fruit. Crisp and refreshing.
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 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.
2010 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.
2009 Niner - "Bootjack Ranch"
... $10 / $35
Paso Robles
California
USA
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Bright and zesty, expressing meyer lemon, orange blossom and a note of basil. Creamy, while maintaining its zip.
2010 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.
2008 Laetitia Winery - "Nadia"
... $11 / $39
Santa Barbera
California
USA
leh-tee-shuh
64% Viognier, 29% Grenache Blanc
Intriguing mix of rich, honied fruit and spice. Lemon, star fruit and orange blossom. Unctuous on the palate.
2008 Left Coast Winery - "Truffle Hill"
... $10 / $38
Dundee Hills
Willamette Valley
Oregon
USA
100% Chardonnay
Pronounced vanilla bean on the nose, leading to bosc pear, mint and apple pie (a la mode). Creamy and oaky in style.
2008 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.
2010 Spindrift Cellars
... $9 / $33
Willamette Valley
Oregon
USA
100% Pinot Blanc
Interesting mix of toasty pear, wet stone and pineapple. Spicy and vanilla notes emerge and persist through the finish.
2010 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.