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.