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Quelle Estates Semillon Chardonnay 2010

littlegray — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:52:40 +0000

This Australian blending of Semillon and Chardonnay results in a refreshing wine with creamy lemon and pear notes. Pairs well with salmon.

Winery: Quelle Estates
Vintage: 2010
Type: White
Variety: Semillon Chardonnay Blend
Region: South Eastern Australia

Huxley Vineyards Pinot Grigio 2010

littlegray — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:20:33 +0000

Fresh and delicate, this Pinot Grigio is best suited to those who prefer a softer wine. Floral notes, with a zesty citrus palate. Pairs well with white fish. (Gooooo White Fish!)

Winery: Huxley Vineyards
Vintage: 2010
Type: White
Variety: Pinot Grigio
Region: Central Coast, California

Climbing Vine Riesling 2010

littlegray — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:23:40 +0000

Great with Tex-Mex or other spicy dishes, this Riesling’s tangy apple, peach and apricot flavors are well balanced with light floral notes.

Winery: Climbing Vine
Vintage: 2010
Type: White
Variety: Riesling
Region: Monterey County, California

Jump Rope Chardonnay 2009

littlegray — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:01:49 +0000

Lemon and peach notes distinguish this Australian chardonnay from its usual buttery American counterparts. Pairs well with white fish.

Vintage: 2009
Type: White
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: South Eastern Australia

Mercer Estates Chardonnay 2007

littlegray — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:15:00 +0000

Leaning towards a Sauvignon Blanc, this Chardonnay has pear and vanilla notes, with a light buttery oak finish.

Winery: Mercer Estates
Vintage: 2007
Type: White
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Yakima Valley, Washington

Moulin Montarels Sauvignon 2010

littlegray — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:20:23 +0000

Delicious grassy notes combined with strong fruity tastes bursting on the palate make this a different Sauvignon Blanc than most.

Winery: Moulin Montarels
Vintage: 2010
Type: White
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Cotes de Thongue, France

Mercer Estates Riesling 2007

littlegray — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:28:54 +0000

Peach and tangerine notes punctuate this slightly dry, but still soft and clean Riesling. Pairs excellently with crab dishes and pork.

Winery: Mercer Estates
Vintage: 2007
Type: White
Variety: Riesling
Region: Yakima Valley, Washington

Origami White Zinfandel 2010

littlegray — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:09:22 +0000

Once you get under $10 it’s hard to criticize a wine that’s at least decent, and this Origami White Zinfandel is definitely better than just decent. It’s light, refreshing and perfect for a summer picnic lunch or early evening at the cottage.

Vintage: 2010
Type: White
Variety: Zinfandel
Region: Lodi, California

La Vieille Ferme Cotes du Luberon Blanc 2010

littlegray — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:26:46 +0000

A very cheap and tasty blend of 30% Grenache blanc, 30% Bourboulenc, 30% Ugni blanc, and 10% Roussanne. It’s soft on the palate with a green apple and hazelnut nose. A strong contender if you need a lot of wine on the cheap.

Winery: La Vieille Ferme (The Old Farm)
Vintage: 2010
Type: White
Variety: Rhone White Blend
Region: France

Bloomside Cellars Semillon-Chardonnay 2010

littlegray — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:42:16 +0000

The blending of Semillon with Chardonnay leads to a non-oaky, sweet Chardonnay that makes a delicious dessert wine.

Winery: Bloomside Cellars
Vintage: 2010
Type: White
Variety: Semillon-Chardonnay Blend
Region: South Eastern Australia