Ketcham Estate Winery-Viognier-Sonoma County-California-2007-$21.98-A nose of crisp and blight citrus, medium yellow in color. A pure taste, medium to full bodied white with flavors of lemon zest, citrus oil and spice, very good. NR CR-91 Good with cheese, seafood, salads.
Alban Vineyards-Viognier-Central Coast-California-2007-$22.99-A nose of honey and citrus, pale to golden in color. A smooth medium bodied white, apricot and honeysuckle, peach with spice and mineral, good acidity, an elegant wine. WS-90 CR-90 Good with seafood, cheeses, salad.
Treana Winery-Viognier-Marsanne-Central Coast-California-2007-$16.31-A nose of crisp citrus and spice, medium golden yellow in color. Floral and spice, yellow zest, honeysuckle, and nice mineral structure, a good mouth feel, a very nice white wine. WS-87 CR-90 Good with seafood, salads, cheese.
Blackburn Wine Company-Facets-Proulx-Viognier-Marsanne-Rousanne-Paso Robles-California-2007-$18.00-A nose of sweet citrus, golden yellow in color. A full bodied white blend, lemon zest, apple, spice with a good long finish, good stuff. NR CR-90 Good with chicken, cheeses, salads.
Tablas Creek Vineyard-Cotes de Tablas Blanc-Viognier-Roussanne-Marsanne-Grenache Blanc-Paso Robles-California-2008-$14.99-A bright nose of citrus, golden yellow in color. A smooth, medium to full bodied blend. Lemon zest, honey, peach, apple with a nice acidity and a long finish, a great value. I visited the winery a few years back in the Paso Robles area, there are allot of great wineries in that area. RP-91-93 WS-89 CR-90 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.
X Winery-Winemaker’s Blend-White X-Sauvignon Blanc-Muscat Blanc-Chardonnay-Roussanne-North Coast-California-2008-$12.99-A nose of citrus and honey, medium yellow in color. A medium bodied white blend, honey, grapefruit, orange zest, fresh acidity, a good value. RP-89 WE-85 CR-87 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.
Clayhouse Wines-Adobe White-Viognier-Sauvignon Blanc-Grenache Blanc-Roussanne-Chardonnay-Chenin Blanc-Central Coast-California-2008-$11.99-A nose of citrus and spice, medium straw in color. A interesting kitchen sink white blend, good acidity, medium bodied, apricot, oak and cinnamon flavors, decent value. WS-84 CR-87 Good with seafood, chicken, salads.
Pine Ridge Winery-Chenin Blanc-Viognier-Oakville-California-2008-$10.99-A crisp nose of melon and citrus, light straw in color. A light to medium bodied easy drinking white, melon, citrus with right amount of acidity, a good value. RP-88 CR-88 Good with seafood, cheese, salads.
Beringer Vineyards-Alluvium Blanc-Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon-Chardonnay-Viognier-Knights Valley-California-2007-$13.98-A crisp nose of citrus, pale yellow in color. A smooth white blend, lemon, honey, some spice and smoke and oak, a good summer wine. RP-89 WS-89 WE-86 CR-88 Good with seafood, cheese, salads.
Charles Smith Wines-Kungfu Girl-Evergreen Vineyard-Riesling-Columbia Valley-Washington State-2009-$10.99-A nose of tangy citrus, pale straw in color. A light bodied white, grapefruit, some lemon with good acidity, a good value, with an interesting label. WS-89 CR-88 Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.