Wine By Nine

White Wine by Robert Mondavi from Central Coast, California. The 2006 Private Selection Chardonnay was crafted from grapes grown in California's cool-climate Central Coast American Viticultural Area (AVA). The nose reveals ripe apple, melon, citrus and tropical fruit aromas enriched by creamy malolactic tones, spicy French oak nuances and enticing baked bread scents. On the mouthfilling, creamy palate, rich tropical fruit flavors buttressed by toasty oak tones create a lush impression, which is balanced by a long, crisp finish imbued with the refreshing minerality typical of Central Coast Chardonnay. Enjoy this delicious wine with rich seafood, poultry and pork dishes, white-sauce pastas like fettucine Alfredo and flavorful, soft-ripening cheeses.

White Wine by Castle Rock from Central Coast, California. Castle Rock Chardonnay is made from grapes grown in some of the finest vineyards in California's Central Coast region. Here the warm sunshine and cooling ocean breezes provide an ideal climate for growing Chardonnay grapes, which remain on the vine a full month longer than in other regions, leading to a characteristic depth of flavor. This elegant Chardonnay offers a rich, ripe and fruity character with a delicious blending of vanilla, pear, citrus and melon flavors, subtle oak undertones and a long, balanced finish. In any season this Castle Rock Chardonnay will complement most cuisines and is an especially pleasing accompaniment to fish, poultry and lightly sauced entrees.

White Wine by Estancia from Central Coast, California. Bright tropical notes and stone fruit are accented by nuances of citrus and creme brulee. Soft touches of toasty oak and cream accentuate the lingering finish.

White Wine by Echelon from Central Coast, California. A beautiful green-gold color, the 2004 Chardonnay has quite a floral bouquet, with peach and pineapple aromas. It is creamy and rich on the palate, with good balance and a lingering aftertaste. This Chardonnay is an excellent complement to roasted chicken, grilled prawns and pasta salad. It also makes a fine aperitif on its own.

White Wine by Mirassou from Central Coast, California. The 2005 Mirassou Monterey County Chardonnay displays intense fruit flavors of citrus, tropical fruit, and green apple. These primary flavors are complemented by secondary flavors of pear, melon, citrus, and floral characters. Subtle oak influences contribute a subtle creamy and vanilla character, resulting in a well-balanced, medium-bodied wine. Crisp and delicately structured, as a result of the cooler but sunny growing conditions that provide naturally firm acid levels, this wine is extremely food friendly. It is at its best if enjoyed within a year of release, but should be able to age in the bottle for up to three years. Balancing crisp fruit flavors of peach and nectarine with hints of tropical fruit and vanilla, Mirassou Monterey County Chardonnay is a unique expression of California's cool-climate coast and a bright expression of California's most celebrated growing regions.