Distinctive Whites

Distinctive White WinesHere 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