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| Austria | ||||
| Grüner Veltliner
FAMILIE BAUER 2006 "Goldberg" per bottle: $20.00 A classic Grüner Veltliner from this small family estate with hints of pepper on the nose and a clean finish. A great food wine, perfect for seafood, breaded veal and all kinds of vegetable dishes. Grüner Veltliner |
Grüner Veltliner STEININGER 2007 "Young" (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $14.00 A light, fresh and clean Grüner, great for sipping on a warm day or paired with all kinds of seafood and g rilled veggies. Grüner Veltliner |
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Veltliner STEININGER 2006 "Loisium" (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $25.00 A fabulous Grüner Veltliner from a small family-run estate in the Kamptal region of Austra. This is a wine for sipping on its own or paired with roasted veggies, breaded meats, mild rice dishes and medium cheeses. Grüner Veltliner |
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| Pinot Blanc STRAUSS 2006 per bottle: $18.00 Clean, light and refreshing with good fruit and a hint of citrus, this is a great white for all kinds of seafood and light fare. Pinot Blanc |
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Veltliner TEGERNSEERHOF 2007 "T26" per bottle: $17.00 A wonderful Grüner, dry and slightly peppery with clean fruit and minerals on the finish. Great for sbreaded meats, all kinds of appetizers, grilled veggies and rich fish dishes. Grüner Veltliner |
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Veltliner Novemberlese STEININGER 2006 per bottle: $38.00 Rich and absolutely delicious, this off-dry 'Novemberlese' is full of elderflower, peach and apricot fruit with nice acidity and minerals on the nose and finish. It's a fantastic sipper on its own, or paired with tangy cheeses. Grüner Veltliner |
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| Pinot Gris MICHLITS 2007 per bottle: $20.00 Gorgeous elderberry and pear fruit and a rich, minerally finish make this one of the best Pinot Gris' we've tasted. Try it with all kinds of fish dishes, risotto, pasta primavera and medium cheeses. Pinot Gris |
Welschriesling HILLINGER 2007 (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $15.00 A light, clean wine from the Burgenland region, this Welschriesling has a lovely floral aroma, flavors of peach and citru and a crisp finish. Refreshing all by itself, it's also a great partner for sall kinds of seafood, light rice and pasta dishes, grilled veggies and milder cheeses. Welschriesling |
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| France - Bordeaux | ||||
| Bordeaux Blanc CHATEAU LAMOTHE 2007 (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $15.00 A 100% Sauvignon Blanc, this wine is smooth and refreshing with good fruit and acidity - just crying out for a fine fish dinner. Sauvignon Blanc |
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| France - Burgundy | ||||
| Macon-Villages SAINT LION 2006 (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $19.00 A clean, crisp Chardonnay with subtle friut, lemon and minerals on the finish - great with shell fish and other seafood, plus fatty cheese. Chardonnay |
Pouilly-Fuissé DOM. DES TROIS TILLEULS 2006 per bottle: $30.00 A wonderful example of the classic Burgundy white, this wine is smooth and elegant with subtle fruit and good acdity. The perfect accompaniment to all kinds of fresh seafood, light appetizers, vegetable dishes and medium cheeses. Chardonnay |
Macon-Villages DOM. GUILLOT 2004 per bottle: $23.00 A fabulous example of a decadent Burgundy, with ripe fruit, honey and citrus notes leading to a smooth, rich finish. Pairs nicely with rich seafood, lobster and r ipe cheese. Chardonnay |
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| Chablis FOURREY 2006 (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $28.00 A lovely Chablis, clean and elegant with minerals on the finish. A great partner for all kinds of seafood, shellfish, grilled veggies and fatty cheeses. Chardonnay |
Bourgogne-Vezelay MONT-THODEN 2006 per bottle: $35.00 A beautifully made organic Chardonnay from this small appellation in Burgundy with a lovely floral nose, flavors of apple and peach and a rich, minerally finish. Great for roast chicken, fresh seafood and medium cheeses. |
Saint-Veran DUPOND 2006 per bottle: $24.00 A full-bodied Chardonnay from the Saint-Veran region with apple, vanilla and citrus flavors. Great paired with seafood, lighter pasta dishes, grilled white meats and medium cheeses. |
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| France - Languedoc / Rhone / VDP |
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| Gaillac Blanc LA GRANGE 2006 per bottle: $16.00 A lovely, refreshing white from the southwest of France with wildflower and citrus flavors and a hint of effervescence. Great for sipping on its own or paired with fresh seafood, veggies and salads. |
Sauvignon Blanc ANNE DE JOYEUSE 2006 "Camas" (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $11.00 An exceptional white Cotes du Rhone with gorgeous fruit, peaches and apricots, crisp acidity and a long finish. Great for seafood, light meats, pasta with veggies and medium cheeses. Sauvignon Blanc |
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du Ventoux Blanc CHATEAU GAUVIN 2007 per bottle: $12.00 A delicious white from the Rhone, this wine has great peachy fruit and a touch of citrus on the finish. Perfect for sipping on its own, or for all kinds of l ight appetizers, salads, seafood, grilled veggies and medium cheeses. |
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| Chardonnay ANNE DE JOYEUSE 2006 "Camas" (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $11.00 A crisp, full-bodied Chardonnay from Limoux with good fruit and minerals on the finish. Great for all kinds of seafood, salads, vegetable dishes and creamy cheeses. Chardonnay |
Viognier DOMAINE DES ASPES 2005 (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $22.00 A beautiful Viognier from the Vin de Pays with lots of elder, peach and pear fruits and a touch of citrus. Try it with sgrilled white meats, rich seafood dishes, pasta primavera and medium cheeses. Viognier |
Côtes De Tongue
Blanc ISA 2007 "Les Chemins de Bassac" per bottle: $20.00 A fresh, easy-drinking white from the Vin de Pays with nice peach and citrus fruits and a crisp finish. Try it with seafood, grilled veggies and other light fare. Viognier; Roussane |
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| France - Loire |
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| Sancerre DOMAINE TISSIER 2006 per bottle: $28.00 A classic Sancerre, crisp and dry with subtle fruit, good acidity and minerals on the finish. A perfect partner for shellfish and other seafood, salads, grilled veggies and light appetizers. Sauvignon Blanc |
Quincy DOMAINE
DE LA COMMANDERIE 2007 per bottle: $20.00 Quincy produces white wines only from Sauvignon Blanc, just west of Sancerre. This one is nicely balanced and dry, with classic gooseberry flavors -- great for sipping on its own or with fatty cheeses, salads and seafood of all kinds. Sauvignon Blanc |
Muscadet Sur Lie DOM. DE LA GRENAUDIERE 2006 "La Grenouille" per bottle: $16.00 A fresh, crisp Muscadet with citrus and lovely mineral notes on the finish. Oysters anybody? Melon de Bourgogne |
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| Pouilly-Fumé DOMAINE LES CHAUMES 2006 (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $23.00 A wo nderful Pouilly-Fumé with subtle fruit, crisp acidity and minerals on the finish. A perfect white for sipping on its own or paired with salads, grilled veggies and medium cheeses. Sauvignon Blanc |
Cheverny VEILLOUX 2007 per bottle: $23.00 A n organic Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley wih flavors of apricot and citrus and a crisp, clean finish. Great for all kinds of fresh seafood, grilled veggies and other light meals. Chenin Blanc |
Coteaux de Giennois DOMAINE LANGLOIS 2005 per bottle: $17.00 A dry, refreshing white from the Coteaux de Giennois region of the Loire, this is a great wine for shellfish, sushi, salads and grilled veggies. Sauvignon Blanc |
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| France - Alsace | ||||
| Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Kirchberg de Barr STOEFFLER 2004 per bottle: $27.00 A lovely example of a Grand Cru Gewurztraminer - rich and full of peachy fruit with a hint of spice. This lovely wine is a treat for sipping on its own or paired with spicy dishes and tangy cheeses. Gewurztraminer |
Gewurztraminer MARTIN ZAHN 2006 per bottle: $23.00 A full-bodied, rich Gewurztraminer with gorgeous fruit and spice. Great paired with rich seafood dishes, spicy meals and full-flavored cheeses. Gewurztraminer |
Pinot Blanc MARTIN ZAHN 2006 per bottle: $21.00 A great Alsatian Pinot Blanc, dry and smooth with lots of minerality on the finish. Perfect with all kinds of seaafood, salads and other light meals. Pinot Blanc |
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| Vin D'Alsace BINNER 2005 "Saveurs Printaniéres" per bottle: $24.00 A lush and aromatic white from Alsace blended from five grape varietals, with a heady floral aroma, rich palate and a long finish. Great for all kinds of seaafood, grilled veggies and mild cheeses. |
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| Germany | ||||
| Rheinhessen Weissburgunder BRÜDER DR. BECKER 2006 per bottle: $20.00 A crisp, refreshing dry white from Germany that pairs very well with all kinds of seafood, salads and other light meals. Weissburgunder |
Saar Riesling Spätlese Rauen RAUEN 2006 per bottle: $22.00 From a small family winery in the Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region of Germany comes this delicious Riesling "Spätlese". With rich elder and peach fruit, good acidity and a touch of minerality on the finish, this slightly sweet Riesling is perfect paired with spicy foods and sharp, creamy cheeses.. Riesling |
Saar Riesling Trocken REUTER 2006 (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $21.00 Very dry and minerally, this wonderful Rieslilng is the perfect match for light seafood, grilled veggies and fatty cheeses. Riesling |
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| Baden Gutedel Dry AUGGEN 2007 "Gertie & Max" per bottle: $16.00 Also known as Chasselas, the Gutedel grape makes a wonderful light white wine, slightly nutty with a dry finish. Great as an aperitif or paired with light appetizers and all kinds of eastern European dishes. Gutedel |
Saar Findling Dry REUTER 2005 per bottle: $18.00 A grape varietal that we don't see every day here in the US, Findling makes a delicious white wine with lovely apricot fruit, citrus and a rich, minerally finish. For seafood of all kinds, grilled veggies and other light fare. Findling |
Pfalz Riesling Trocken SPINDLER 2007 per bottle: $22.00 A lovely dry Riesling from the Pfalz region, elegant with nice fruit and good acidity. Great for sipping on its own or paired with spicy rice dishes, grilled veggies and other light fare. Riesling |
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| Rheingau Riesling Kabinett Dry OHLIG 2007 "Nikki" (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $21.00 Crisp and refreshing, with lovely minerality, thisdry Riesling is a perfect match for all kinds of seafood, spicy meals, breaded meats and tangy cheeses.. Riesling |
Rheinhessen Sylvaner Dry SCHLOSS MÜHLENHOF 2007 per bottle: $18.00 The Sylvaner grape makes a light, slightly aromatic white wine with subtle peachy fruit and lots of minerals on the finish. Fabulous with shellfish, salads and cheese fondue - or sip it on its own for a warm weather treat. Sylvaner |
Pfalz Scheurebe Spätlese PETRI 2006 per bottle: $23.00 Another winner from the Pfalz region, this elegant white has a floral nose, pear and elder flavors on the palate a lingering off-dry finish with a touch of citrus and minerality. Great to pair with spicy rice dishes and tangy cheeses - or for sipping on its own. Scheurebe |
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| Italy - North | ||||
| Alto Adige Charmy IGT CALDARO 2007 per bottle: $19.00 A blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Müller-Thurgau, Riesling and Gewurztraminer,this full-bodied white has a wonderful aromatic nose, rich fruit and a crisp, dry finish. Perfect for all kinds of fish, light pasta and risotto dishes, grilled veggies and medium cheeses. Sauvignon Blanc; Müller-Thurgau; Riesling; Gewurztraminer |
Alto Adige Pinot Grigio CALDARO 2006 per bottle: $23.00 Some of the best Italian wines come from the cool mountain growing regions of Alto Adige; this happends to be one of them. Clean, nutty and quite marvelous with shellfish and other seafoods or a fine Reggiano cheese, plus pasta with garlic and olive oil. Pinot Grigio |
Veneto Soave Classico MONTE TONDO 2005 (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $19.00 A clean and refreshing Soave that is a natural partner for seafood and all kinds of light fare. Trebbiano |
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Veneto Bianco di Custoza FALASCO 2007 per bottle: $18.00 Made from a blend of Garganega and Trebbiano, this delicious white has ripe peachy fruit and a touch of citrus on the finish. Seafood, salads, vegetable dishes and light appetizers are all great pairings for this one. Garganega; Trebbiano |
Monferrato Cortese dell'Alto Monferrato CASTELLO DI GABIANO 2005 per bottle: $16.00 Subtle fruit and crisp acidity make this northern Italian delight perfect for pairing with all kinds of seafood, light risotto dishes and grilled veggies. Cortese |
Friuli Tocai Friuliano RONCO DEI PINI 2005 (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $20.00 An elegant, aromatic white wine from northern Italy's Collio region, this Tocai has lovely pear fruit and a long, minerally finish. A great partner for seafood, grilled veggies, light antipasti and subtle cheeses. Tocai Friuliano |
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| Italy - Central and South | ||||
| Vermentino
di Sardegna SOLETTA 2005 per bottle: $24.00 A Full-bodied, dry and crisp, with a fresh, floral aroma and great acidity, this is a food wine for sure, to pair with all kinds of seafood - especially shellfish - soft cheeses and other light fare. Vermentino |
Frascati Superiore PALLAVICINI 2005 "Poggio Verde" per bottle: $17.00 Another winner from t he Lazio region of central Italy, this Frascati is full-bodied, clean and dry with light apricot fruit and lemon and minerals on the finish. For seafood, of course, but also light pasta dishes, all kinds of veggies, creamy risotto and regional cheeses. |
Pagello
PALLAVICINI 2006 per bottle: $17.00 A very interesting white wine from the Lazio region of central Italy made from a blend of Greco, Falanghina and Grechetto. Smooth and light with herbal overtones and a citrusy finish, this is a great wine to pair with grilled white meats and veggies, seafood, pasta primavera and medium cheeses. Greco; Falanghina; Grechetto |
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| Greco Di Basilicata ALOVINI 2006 per bottle: $20.00 Greco di Basilicata is a wine you don't see every day and this one is a real treat. Peach and apricot fruit and a crisp, citrus-y finish make it a perfect partner for seafood of all kinds, grilled veggies and medium cheeses. Greco |
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di Sardegna CANTINA DI MARRUBIU 2005 "Anei" per bottle: $12.00 Clean and refreshing with subtle fruit and a crisp finish - this Sardinian treat pairs very well with shellfish and other fresh seafood, salads and all kinds of appetizers. Vermentino |
Trebbiano Spoletino NOVELLI 2006 per bottle: $25.00 A delicious aromatic white from Umbria with flavors of pear and apricot and a rich finish. A wonderful partner for all kinds of seafood, grilled veggies and other light meals. Spoletino |
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| Falanghina FEUDI DI SAN GREGORIO 2007 per bottle: $25.00 Falanghina is one of our favorite Italian grape varietals. This one is a classic, with delicious peach and apricot fruit and a touch of citrus on the finish. For all kinds of seafood, pasta with olive oil and garlic, veggies and medium cheeses. Falanghina |
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| Portugal | ||||
| Vinho Verde ALIANÇA per bottle: $11.00 Very light, crisp and slightly effervescent with hints of apple, minerals and a dry finish - this Portugese specialty is perfect on its ownor paired with salads, seafood and other light meals. |
Alentejo White MONTE VELHO 2006 (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $10.00 Fresh and aromatic with delicious fruit and a crisp finish - this Portugese white is a wonderful party sipper on its own, or paired with all kinds of appetizers and seafood. |
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| Spain | ||||
| Godello VIÑA GODEVAL 2007 (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $27.00 Crisp and delicious, with wonderful minerality and lovely fruit, this special white from Spain is made from the little-known Godello grape varietal and is the perfect partner formall kinds of seafood and fresh shellfish. Godello |
Rioja Blanca BODEGAS SIERRA CANTABRIA 2005 (OUT OF STOCK) "Organza" per bottle: $35.00 A beautiful and very different aromatic white from Rioja, with raspberry fruit, dried flowers and minerals on the finish. Great for enjoying on its own or with light fare of all kinds. Viura; Malvasia; Garnacha Blanca |
Verdejo SANZO 2006 per bottle: $23.00 Crisp and dry with a hint of elder and peach and a lingering finish, this Spanish white from Rueda is one of the best we've tried. It's a great sipper on its own, or paired with all kinds of vegetable and rice dishes, seafood and mild cheeses. Verdejo |
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| Rueda EMINA 2006 per bottle: $15.00 A crisp and delicious white w ine from the Rueda region of Spain witih flavors of peach and lemon and a touch of spice and minerals on the finish. Great for all kinds of seafood, medium cheeses, salads, grilled veggies and light pasta dishes. |
Maccabeo CASTILLO DE JUMILLA 2007 (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $15.00 A crisp and delicious white from Spain with hints of grass, peach and herbs. Pair it with all kinds of seafood, salads, light pasta and rice dishes and medium cheeses. |
Verdejo VERDUGUEZ 2007 "Paso" (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $16.00 A delicious Verdejo with loads of fruit anda dry, crisp finish. Terrific with all kinds of fresh seafood, grilled veggies, light rice dishes and medium cheeses. Verdejo |
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| Ribeiro VIÑA MEIN 2005 per bottle: $25.00 A fantastic white from the Galicia region of Spain - a blend of mostly Treixadura grapes with Godello, Albariño and others - this is a rich wine, slightly aromatic, with flavors of peach, melon a nd citrus and a crisp finish. Perfect paired with all kinds of fresh seafood, grilled veggies, light rice dishes and medium cheeses. Treixadura; Godello; Albariño; Loureira; Torrontés |
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| Chardonnay GAMLA 2006 per bottle: $19.00 A Kosher Chardonnay from Israel that is smooth with good fruit and a dry finish. Try it with salads, grilled light meats and veggies and medium cheeses. Chardonnay |
Chardonnay BARKAN 2007 per bottle: $16.00 A Kosher Chardonnay with lots of delcious fruit - pear, guava and passionfruit - and a clean finish. Great for roasted chicken, pasta primavera, rich seafood dishes and medium to sharp cheeses. Chardonnay |
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