Distinctive Whites
Here are the wines that offer a break from the “I’ll have a glass of Chardonnay” routine. These wines are more than worthy selections depending on the food, occasion, and group of wine enthusiasts you’re choosing for. From a light starter like the Château de Maimbray Sancerre to the fuller, more obscure Albarino offerings, you’ll find a wide range of wonderful choices. Considering the overall price range, you’ll find many truly great values in this section.
| 2009 | BURGANS Albariño Rias Baixas, Spain |
| 2008 | CADE Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley |
| 2008 | CAKEBREAD CELLARS Sauvignon Blanc Napa |
| 2008 | CHÂTEAU DE MAIMBRAY Sancerre France |
| 2008 | CONUNDRUM Rutherford |
| 2008 | DUCKHORN Sauvignon Blanc St. Helena |
| 2008 | EBERLE Viognier Mill Road Vineyard Paso Robles |
| 2007 | ELK COVE Vineyards Pinot Blanc Willamette Valley, OR |
| 2009 | FERRARI-CARANO Fumé Blanc Sonoma |
| 2005 | J-B ADAM Gewürztraminer Reserve Alsace, France |
| 2009 | KIM CRAWFORD Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand |
| 2009 | MARGERUM ‘Klickitat’ Pinot Gris Los Olivos, CA |
| 2007 | MATANZAS CREEK Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma County |
| 2008 | MERRYVALE Starmont Sauvignon Blanc Napa |
| 2008 | NIGL Grüner Veltliner Kremser, Austria |
| 2003 | PETER MICHAEL LˊAprès Midi Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma |
| 2006 | PETER MICHAEL LˊAprès Midi Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma |
| 2009 | SANTA MARGHARITA Pinot Grigio Valdadige, Italy |
| 2008 | TREANA Mer Soleil Vineyard Marsanne/Viognier Central Coast |
| 2008 | TURNBULL Sauvignon Blanc Oakville |
| 2007 | WILLAKENZIE ESTATE Pinot Blanc Willamette Valley, Oregon |
