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White Wine by Ch?teau Carbonnieux from Pessac-Leognan, France - Bordeaux. 2005 is an excellent vintage possessing high acidity as well as impressive levels of weight, richness, and texture. Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate 93 Points

White Wine by Ch. La Nerthe from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France - Rhone. This luxury white cuvee, Clos de Beauvenir (60% Roussanne and 40% Clairette) is named after the original name of the estate in the 16th Century. Selected from the finest parcels of old vines, this wine is truly an elixer in a class by itself. A gloriously perfumed, honeyed wine possessing full body, terrific acidity, tremendous delineation, and a layered texture. A terrific beam of acacia honey and dried pineapple runs through this full-bodied white. with blanched almond, mineral and guava hints. Shows the tropical note of the vintage. but keeps its stony persistence. Drink now through 2007. 330 cases made. Wine Spectator 10/15/2006 The luxury cuvee, the 2003 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc Clos de Beauvenir (only 500 cases) is stunning, with notes of waxy lanolin, orange blossom, pear, and peach intermixed with white flowers and citrus oil... -Wine Advocate

White Wine by Ch. Lamargue from Languedoc-Roussillon, France - regions. Grape Varieties: 50% Grenache Blanc, 50% Roussanne. Color: Pale lemon with green reflections. Bouquet: The nose displays mineral notes combined with intense aromas of exotic fruit and white flowers. On the palate, it is round and fresh, with a good balance of fruit, acidity and alcohol. Taste: Round and fresh, with a good balance of fruit, acidity and alcohol. Serving Suggestions: Perfect on its own as an aperitif. Delicious served with fish and white meats in light sauces, as well as cheeses such as Gouda and Parmigiano.

White Wine by Chateau St. Jean from Sonoma County, California. Classic winemaking techniques such as sur lie aging for 17 months are used for this wine. Each lot is kept separate throughout the winemaking process and aged in 100% French oak (57% new). A barrel selection from each lot is made to craft the final blend. Due to the large percentage of Robert Young Vineyard Chardonnay in this blend, only 50% of the final blend underwent malolactic fermentation as the Robert Young Chardonnay component is kept a nonmalolactic wine. This medium-bodied Reserve Chardonnay opens with pleasing aromas of Bosc pear, lemon candy and nutmeg. Unctuous notes of creamy lemon bar and kiwi fruit are backed by subtle hints hazelnut, baking spice and mineral characters. The well-balanced acidity and complexity of flavors lead to a lengthy lemon oil finish. - Margo Van Staaveren, Winemaker

White Wine by Chateau St. Jean from Sonoma County, California. Inviting aromas of lemon, pear and jasmine along with a touch of toasty vanilla mingle on the nose of this classic Sonoma County Chardonnay. Refreshing and balanced, the wine has vibrant acidity with pleasing flavors of pear, pineapple and roasted almonds that lead to a clean finish. - Margo Van Staaveren, Winemaker

White Wine by Ch. Ste. Michelle from Columbia Valley, Washington. This Cold Creek Chardonnay shows off the power and depth that typifies the vineyard. Fruit flavors of baked apples and lemon meringue open this wine. A slightly higher percentage of new oak was used because it gives this wine nicely integrated smoke and toast flavors on the finish. The structure and acidity insure a long life for those who choose to set down their Chardonnays a few years. Food pairings: Seafood risotto, salmon, veal

White Wine by Ch. Ste. Michelle from Columbia Valley, Washington. This pure Sauvignon Blanc from Chateau Ste. Michelle's Horse Heaven Vineyard offers flavors of white grapefruit and lime with hints of fresh herbs. Partial stainless steel fermentation was used to preserve the Sauvignon Blanc's delicate varietal character and give this wine a crisp, vibrant fruit appeal. Food pairings: Mussels, halibut, chicken, goat cheese

White Wine by Ch. Ste. Michelle from Columbia Valley, Washington. My goal vintage after vintage is to make the Columbia Valley Chardonnay a pleasurable, food-friendly Chardonnay. This 2006 bottling is a fresh, soft Chardonnay with appealing sweet citrus fruit character with subtle oak nuances. I work with vineyard lots from all over the Columbia Valley to make this a complex, interesting wine. This is a versatile food wine that can work with many foods including chicken, pork and white sauce pastas. - Bob Bertheau, Winemaker

White Wine by Ch. Ste. Michelle from Columbia Valley, Washington. Eroica is the result of a special partnership of German and American winemakers to craft an extraordinary Riesling from Washington State grapes. This is more than a blend of two estates, Dr. Loosen from the Mosel and Chateau Ste. Michelle from the Columbia Valley: It's an intermingling of Old World and New World philosophy and technique. Eroica reflects not only its variety and site, but also its heritage: bold and forward from its Washington roots, elegant and refined from German inspiration. Named for Beethoven's Third Symphony, Eroica is truly a concert of Old World and New World Riesling. The 2006 Eroica delivers fresh mandarin orange and lime aromas and flavors with subtle mineral and slate notes. This Eroica shows the warm vintage through its slightly richer, bolder style than the previous vintage. Although slightly more fruit forward, the 2006 Eroica still achieves complexity from the diverse mix of vineyards we source from - including higher elevation vineyards on the fringes of the Columbia Valley, as well as the more traditional older vines from the Yakima Valley. - Bob Bertheau, Winemaker

White Wine by Ch. Ste. Michelle from Columbia Valley, Washington. This is our ripe, tropical style of Riesling, which comes from the warm Wahluke Slope region of eastern Washington. The 2006 Indian Wells Riesling exhibits fruit-driven aromas of juicy pineapple and mango. The wine is rich and unctuous, while maintaining a fresh, elegant style that is typical of Washington state Riesling. - Bob Bertheau, Winemaker Food pairings: Crab, fresh fruit, poultry, mild cheeses, Asian dishes

White Wine by Ch. Ste. Michelle from Columbia Valley, Washington. The warmth of the Wahluke Slope consistently produces Chardonnays with an appealing tropical fruit character. The 2006 bottling delivers pineapple, butterscotch, and vanilla aromas with notes of brown sugar and spice. The Indian Wells Chardonnay is soft and rich yet maintains a beautiful elegance. I like this wine with scallops, scampi or pasta with slightly richer sauces. - Bob Bertheau, Winemaker

White Wine by Chateau Souverain from Sonoma County, California. The 2005 Sauvignon Blanc is the perfect balance between bright crisp varietal character and a gentle touch of barrel influence from the winemaker's hand. Aromas span a range of citrus notes including Meyer lemon, kafir lime, grapefruit and even kumquat. Fragrant vanilla and lychee complement before leading to juicy flavors of citrus and limecrisp and inviting. The finish is supported by fresh, dry acidity that accentuates the classic Sauvignon varietal flavor and inspires the next sip.

White Wine by Chateau Souverain from Sonoma County, California. The 2005 Sonoma County Chardonnay offers vibrant tropical notes of papaya, melon, pear and a touch of citrus. This well-balanced wine is round and rich with pleasing flavors of spiced-apple pie and classic vanilla bean. Luscious flavors of ripe yellow pear harmonize with cinnamon spice notes and lead to a long, lingering finish. -Winemaker, Ed Killian

White Wine by Climbing from Australia. Winemaker Philip Shaw says of the 2006 Chardonnay, This wine has lovely bright, lemony, tropical fruit characters. It shows flavor complexity from time on yeast lees and in oak. Also apparent is elegance and refinement, which is typical of the Orange region. I like the intensity of fruit flavor on the palate, as well as the length and noticeable creamy finish. This is drinking really well now and will continue to evolve over the next 3 to 5 years.

White Wine by Cline from California. Viognier is a tricky grape to grow. Its natural low acidity requires it to be picked at just the right moment. With this blend Cline chose grapes from vineyards that offered flavors indicative of the appellations from which they came. Solano County was chosen for its grapes are blessed with ample sun and provided maximum flavors. Cline's Mendocino vineyards, basked in warm days and cold nights contributed to the full-body weight of this wine and their Carneros vineyard was chosen because of its longer cool growing season. Cline Viognier shows big peach and apricot flavors mixed with citrus and floral notes. The wine is a powerhouse of flavor and is full-bodied so it will make and excellent match with flavorful foods like Mediterranean stew and spicy Mexican dishes.

White Wine by Clos du Bois from Sonoma County, California. With a brilliant, silver- and straw-yellow hue, this Chardonnay rises out of the glass with intense apple, ripe pear and sweet lemon drop scents. They are complemented by toasty oak, spice and butter notes from barrel and malolactic fermentation. The palate is bright and juicy, with rich, ripe, apple and pear flavors and a long, fresh aftertaste. The texture is silky-smooth, with a creaminess achieved by hand-stirring the lees in barrels during the sur lie aging.

White Wine by Clos Du Val from Carneros, California. Pale gold in color with a green tinge, the 2005 Carneros Chardonnay greets the nose with aromas of pear, peach and citrus, as well as some sweet toast. In the mouth, the wine is alive with the vibrant flavors of concentrated fruit, with a hint of toast. A full bodied wine, this Chardonnay shows excellent balance and exhibits a long, crisp finish.

White Wine by Clos Pegase from Carneros, California. The 2004 Mitsuko's Vineyard Chardonnay is a wine of softness and texture on the palate, which retains great complexity in the vibrant, rich fruit. The wine displays pineapple, peach, nectarine, gooseberry, kiwi and lime flavors that are deftly balanced with smoky oak and creamy lees complexity.

White Wine by Clos Pegase from Carneros, California. The spring of 2005 was very rainy, which slowed the usual early growth. A moderate and dry summer led to a mid-September start to harvest. The 2005 wines, of which the Sauvignon Blanc is the first to be bottled, are uniformly pure of fruit and elegant. The 2005 vintage is filled with vibrant and pure Sauvignon Blanc varietal character: gooseberry, fresh cut hay, grapefruit, kiwi and quince. The palate is soft and supple on entry, with expansive fruit on the middle. Bright and refreshing acidity tempers the opulent and supple mouthfeel and finish.

White Wine by Cloudy Bay from Marlborough, New Zealand. Savory aromas of sesame biscuits and white mushrooms meld with the fragrance of ripe oranges and yellow plums, depicting the combination of wild yeast fermentation and vibrant Marlborough fruit. The palate is textural and generous with zesty citrus and nougat flavors, subtle toasty oak, and a long mineral finish.

White Wine by Columbia Crest from Columbia Valley, Washington. Styled for immediate appeal, this wine presents lemon and honeydew aromas that continue across a perfectly balanced palate. A soft fruity finish is threaded with hints of oak. Ray Einberger, Winemaker