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| Austria | ||||
| Grüner Veltliner
FAMILIE BAUER 2007 "Goldberg" per bottle: $19.00 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 HOPLER 2008 per bottle: $19.00 A terrific example of what we mean when we say "Grüner Veltliner", this wine is very dry with just a hint of fruit, good body and acidity, a touch of white pepper and minerals on the finish. For sall kinds of light appetizers, fresh seafood, breaded meats and vegetable dishes. Grüner Veltliner |
Grüner
Veltliner Novemberlese STEININGER 2006 (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $35.00 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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| Grüner
Veltliner TEGERNSEERHOF 2008 "T 26" per bottle: $19.00 A wonderful Grüner, dry and slightly peppery, with clean fruit and minerals on the finish. Great for breaded meats, all kinds of appetizers and rich seafood dishes. Grüner Veltliner |
Grüner
Veltliner STEININGER 2008 "Loisium - Steven Holl" per bottle: $25.00 A fabulous Grüner Veltliner from a small, family-run estate in Austria - this is a wine for sipping on its own or paired with roasted veggies, breaded meats and mild rice dishes. Grüner Veltliner |
Welschriesling HILLINGER 2009 per bottle: $18.00 A light, clean white wine from the Burgenland region of Austria, this Welschriesling has a lovely floral aroma, flavors of peach and citrus and a crisp finish. Grea for sipping on its own, or paired with all kinds of seafood, light rice and pasta dishes, grilled veggies and milder cheeses. Welschriesling |
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| France - Bordeaux | ||||
| Bordeaux Blanc CHATEAU TOUR DE GOUPIN per bottle: $14.00 A blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Muscadelle, this wine is crisp and refreshing with lots of yummy fruit and good acidity - great for picnics, parties and pairing with seafood, veggies and all kinds of light appeiterzers. Sauvignon Blanc; Semillon; Muscadelle |
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| France - Burgundy | ||||
| Bourgogne Blanc DAVENNE 2008 (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $19.00 A lovely, clean - no oak - white Burgundy with gorgeous peach and apple fruit and lots of minerality on the finish. Forh sall kinds of fresh seafood, grilled white meats and veggies and medium cheeses. Chardonnay |
Mercurey NATHALIE THEULOT 2006 per bottle: $30.00 A beautifully made Chardonnay from the Mercurey 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. Chardonnay |
Chablis 1er Cru DAVENNE 2007 (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $35.00 Elegant and well-balanced, with subtle green apple fruit, crisp acidity and lots of minerality - this is a marvelous Chablis and will pair well with any fine seafood dinner. Chardonnay |
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| Petite Chablis DAVENNE 2007 (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $24.00 A lovely Burgundy white from female winemaker Clotilde Davenne - elegant and clean with subtle fruit and lots of minerals on the finish. Perfect for fresh seafood, appetizers and vegetable dishes. Chardonnay |
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| France - Languedoc / Rhone / VDP |
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| Sauvignon Blanc DOMAINE GALETIS 2008 (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $14.00 A rich sauvignon blanc from the Vin de Pays, with ripe peach and melon flavors and a dry finish. Great for all kinds of seafood, veggies and salads. Sauvignon Blanc |
Picpoul de Pinet DOMAINE MIRANDE 2007 per bottle: $18.00 The name means 'lip stinger', and this white from southern France is wonderfully dry and lemony on the finish - crying out for fresh seafood. Picpoul |
Cotes
du Ventoux Blanc CHATEAU GAUVIN 2007 (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $13.00 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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| France - Loire |
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| Sancerre DOMAINE TISSIER 2006 (OUT OF STOCK) 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 2008 per bottle: $18.00 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 |
Muscat Sec FRONTIGNAN 2008 (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $16.00 A lovely dry white made from the Muscat grape, with a rich floral nose, subtle pear and peach fruit, and a crisp, dry finish. Great for sipping on its own, or paired with all kinds of seafood, grilled or roasted white meats, veggie dishes and mild cheeses. Muscat |
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| Vouvray DOMAINE SYLVAIN GADRON 2007 (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $20.00 A light, refreshing white made from the Chenin Blanc grape, with flavors of pear, peach and quince. Great for all kinds of seafood, grilled white meats and veggies and mild cheeses. Chenin Blanc |
Cheverny VEILLOUX 2008 per bottle: $20.00 A n organic Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley wiih flavors of apricot and citrus and a crisp, clean finish. Great for all kinds of fresh seafood, grilled veggies and other light meals. Sauvignon Blanc |
Pouilly-Fumé DOMAINE DIDIER PABIOT 2007 (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $29.00 A classic Loire Valley Savignon Blanc with subtle flavors of green apple, grapefruit and citrus and a clean, dry finish. Great for all kinds of fresh seafood, light appetizers, vegetable dishes and medium cheeses. Sauvignon Blanc |
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| Reuilly DOMAINE CORDAILLAT 2008 (OUT OF STOCK) "Sauvignon" per bottle: $22.00 A crisp, dry, refreshing white from just next door to Sancerre in the Loire, this is a great wine for shellfish, sushi, salads and grilled veggies. Sauvignon Blanc |
Muscadet Sur Lie DOM. DE LA GRENAUDIERE 2006 (OUT OF STOCK) "La Grenouille" per bottle: $14.00 A fresh, crisp Muscadet with citrus and lovely mineral notes on the finish. Oysters anybody? Melon de Bourgogne |
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| France - Alsace / Savoie | ||||
| Pinot Blanc KUHLMANN-PLATZ 2006 (OUT OF STOCK) "Klevner" per bottle: $20.00 A light and aromatic white from Alsace with a lovely floral aroma, flavors of peach and apricot and minerals on the finish. Great for all kinds of seafood, grilled veggies and mild cheeses. Pinot Blanc |
Apremont PIERRE BONIFACE 2008 (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $19.00 A From the Savoie, in the foothills of the French Alps, comes this lovely, light, dry white w ith subtle flavors of peach, apple and honeydew melon and a crisp, mineraly finish. Pair it with fresh seaafood, appetizers, salads and other light meals. Jaquère |
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| Germany | ||||
| Rheinhessen Weissburgunder BRÜDER DR. BECKER 2006 per bottle: $18.00 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 2006 (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $20.00 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 KIRSTEN 2008 per bottle: $20.00 Rich, dry and minerally, this wonderful Rieslilng is the perfect match for seafood, grilled veggies and fatty cheeses. Riesling |
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| Baden Gutedel Dry AUGGEN 2007 "Gertie & Max" (OUT OF STOCK) 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 |
Pfalz Gewürztraminer Spätlese PETRI 2008 per bottle: $22.00 A lovely Gewürztraminer from Germany's Pfalz region, with rich flavors of apricot, honeysucke and pear leading to a clean, slightly sweet finish with a touch of spice. Great to pair with spicy rice dishes and tangy cheeses - or for sipping on its own. Gewürztraminer |
Saar Riesling Halbtrocken RAUEN 2008 (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $16.00 A wonderfully clean and refreshing off-dry Riesling with subtle flavors of apricot and elder flower, good acidity and minerals on the finish. A wonderful partner for spicy Asian foods, vegetable dishes, light pasta and medium to mild cheeses. Riesling |
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| Italy - North | ||||
| Veneto Soave Classico MONTESEI 2007 (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $19.00 A clean - no oak - Soave with lots of delicious flavors of apricot and elderberry and citrus and minerals on the finish. Perfect for all kinds of fish, light pasta and risotto dishes, grilled veggies and medium cheeses. Trebbiano |
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 PRÀ 2008 per bottle: $22.00 A wonderfully aromatic nose is followed by rich fruit on the palate, good acidity and a clean finish with a touch of citrus. Perfect for fresh or fried seafood, roast chicken pasta and creamy cheeses. Trebbiano |
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Piemonte Roero Arneis VALDINERA 2008 per bottle: $22.00 A lovely aromatic northern Italian white, with subtle flavors of pear and elderflower leading to a clean, slightly mineraly finish. SWonderful paired with fresh seafood, salads, vegetable dishes and light appetizers. Arneis |
Colli Aprutini Chardonnay SOTTO LE STELLE 2007 per bottle: $17.00 A medium-bodied Chardonnay from Colli Aprutini with subtle oak aging and flavors of apple, vanilla and citrus - great for richer seafood dishes, grilled white meats and fatty cheeses. Chardonnay |
Friuli Friulano RONCO DEI PINI 2008 per bottle: $19.00 Formerly known as 'Tocai Friuliano', this 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. Friuliano |
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| Friuli Pinot Grigio RONCO DEI PINI 2007 (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $19.00 FA lovley, elegant Pinot Grigio from the Friuli region of northern Italy with peach and apricot fruit, some citrus and a clean, slightly minerally finish. Delicious paired with all kinds of seafood, primavera dishes, grilled veggies and mild cheeses. Pinot Grigio |
Veneto Lugana ZENATO 2008 per bottle: $18.00 A lush, juicy white from northern Italy with flavors of peaches and pears, crisp acidity and minerals on the finish. Pair it with all kinds of fish, grilled or roasted white meats, light pasta and risotto dishes, and regional cheeses. Trebbiano |
Veneto Pinot Grigio LE DUE GIARE 2008 per bottle: $11.00 A clean and refreshing Pinot Grigio that is a natural partner for seafood and all kinds of light fare. Pinot Grigio |
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| Italy - Central and South | ||||
| Greco
Di Basilicata ALOVINI 2007 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 |
Verdicchio
Dei Castelli Di Jesi GAROFOLI 2008 (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $18.00 From centrla Italy's Marche region comes this signature white. Crisp, clean and wonderfully floral, with notes of citrus zest, almonds and lots of minerality on the finish - this is a geat partner for seafood, grilled light meats and veggies, salads and medium cheeses Verdicchio |
Trebbiano
Spoletino NOVELLI 2006 (OUT OF STOCK) 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. Trebbiano |
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| Falanghina FEUDI DI SAN GREGORIO 2007 (OUT OF STOCK) 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 |
Vernaccia di San Gimignano MORMORAIA 2008 (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $21.00 A wonderful example of a Vernaccia, with notes of green apple, citrus peel, white flower blossom, bitter almond and a touch of minerality. Will pair beautifully w ith a wide range of dishes, including pasta with cream-based sauces, fresh seafood and fried appetizers. Vernaccia |
Inzolia TERRE DE GIUMARA 2008 per bottle: $19.00 A juicy, easy-drinking Sicilian white with notes of ripe pear, peach and honeysuckle giving way to bright acidity and a pleasant minerality. Pair with fresh seafood, grilled or baked chicken, creamy risotto and light appetizers. Inzolia |
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| Portugal | ||||
| Alentejo EUGENIO D'ALMEIDA 2008 per bottle: $12.00 Made from a blend of indigenous grapes Antao Vaz, Roupeiro and Perrum, this light, clean and dry white is perfect on its own or paired with salads, seafood and other light meals. |
Vinho Verde CASAL MENDES (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $9.00 The quintessential Portugese white, this Vinho Verde is ultra-ligh and clean with subtle fruit and a dry finish . Sip it on its own or pair it with all kinds of light meals and appetizers. |
Vinho Verde ALIANÇA (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $10.00 The lightest of white wines and a great summer sipper, Vinho Verde is also great paired with light appetizers, salads, veggies and all kinds of picnic fare. |
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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 "Organza" (OUT OF STOCK) 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 2007 (OUT OF STOCK) 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. |
Verdejo CHAMELIN 2006 (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $16.00 A delicious Verdejo with loads of fruit and a dry, crisp finish. Terrific with all kinds of fresh seafood, grilled veggies, light rice dishes and medium cheeses. Verdejo |
Macabeo CASTILLO DE JUMILLA 2007 per bottle: $14.00 A crisp, refreshing Spanish white with aromas of grass and herbs, subtle fruit and a citrusy finish. Great with all kinds of seafood, salads, veggie dishes and light meals. Macabeo |
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| Greece | ||||
| Moscofilero HAGGIPAVLU 2006 (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $13.00 A delicious example of this special Greek white, with lovely fruit and a dry, slightly citrusy finish. Great for all kinds of seafood, salads and light appetizers. Moscofilero |
Moscofilero LANTIDES 2007 (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $17.00 A fabulous exotic white from the Mantinia region of Greece with a heady floral nose, flavors of peach, passionfruit and elder and a clean, dry finish with good minerality. A wonderful partner for salads, fresh seafood, all kinds of vegetable dishes and medium cheeses. Moscofilero |
Laloudi MONEMVASIA 2007 (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $17.00 From the Peloponnese region of Greece comes this delicious aromatic white - a blend of Moscofilero and Roditis grapes. Dry and clean with light peachy fruit and a crisp finish, this is a wine for fresh seafood and all kinds of light, elegant meals. Moscofilero; Roditis |
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| Israel | ||||
| Chardonnay GAMLA 2006 (OUT OF STOCK) per bottle: $21.00 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 (OUT OF STOCK) 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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