Wine By Nine

White Wine by Kunde from Sonoma County, California. Soft and round with a vibrant mix of fruit flavors, this elegantly styled Chardonnay lets its green apple and melon nuances play out on a gentle frame of toast and vanilla. The ripe fruit is highlighted by a subtle herb component that gives added complexity to its lengthy finish.

White Wine by Moon Mountain from Sonoma County, California. The grapes for Moon Mountain's 2005 Sonoma County Chardonnay were fermented in a combination of French oak and stainless steel. Each component was aged for 8 months. Partial malolactic fermentation was encouraged to soften the acidity and add complexity. The barrel-fermented portion was aged sur lie and stirred every two weeks for the first four months, then racked off of the lees. This alluring wine offers tangy nectarine, crisp Meyer lemon and Pink Lady apple flavors, with subtle notes of nutmeg and oak. This is a well-structured wine, with lifted fruit, bright acidity and a long finish. Subtle nuances of butter balance out the crisp acidity, making this Chardonnay an ideal food wine. Enjoy it paired with seared sea scallops, grilled tuna and Brie cheese served with fresh fruit.

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 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 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. These aromas 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 a long, fresh aftertaste. The texture is silky-smooth, with a creaminess achieved by hand-stirring the lees during barrel aging.

White Wine by Geyser Peak from Sonoma County, California. The delicate golden color of this wine conceals a bright, fruit intensity evidenced by aromas of fig and pear, with undertones of butterscotch and vanilla. These characteristics are carried through on the palate, where the fruit flavors intensify, and are complemented by balanced oak. The initial creaminess on the palate evolves into a crisp finish that makes this wine a perfect match for a wide variety of cuisines. Try it with sea bass in a ginger coconut broth or a creamy pasta topped with crab or shrimp.

White Wine by J. Garcia from Sonoma County, California. This vibrant, richly textured wine explodes with an intense beam of apple and mandarin citrus flavors on the palate, with a delicate floral note and creamy oak adding complexity. The lingering finish is balanced and lively. The fresh apple flavors and citrusy backbone of this well-balanced Chardonnay make it a wonderfully food-friendly wine. Try it with roasted chicken, creamy pastas or shellfish in a beurre blanc sauce.

White Wine by Geyser Peak from Sonoma County, California. Focused aromas of pear, fig, and tropical fruit show the wine's fruit intensity, while undertones of butterscotch and vanilla provide complexity. On the palate, these fruit flavors intensify and are complemented by pretty notes of balanced oak. The initial creaminess on the palate evolves into a crisp finish that makes this wine a perfect match for a wide variety of cuisines. Try it with sea bass in a ginger coconut broth or a creamy pasta topped with crab or shrimp.

White Wine by J. Garcia from Sonoma County, California. Made from 100% Chardonnay, this wine was created from premium Sonoma County vineyards, primarily from the renowned Russian River and Alexander Valleys. The 2005 vintage was a winemaker's dream for white wines in Sonoma County, and this Chardonnay is no exception. This vibrant, richly textured wine explodes with an intense beam of apple and mandarin citrus flavors on the palate, with a delicate floral note and creamy oak adding complexity. The lingering finish is balanced and lively. The fresh apple flavors and citrusy backbone of this well-balanced Chardonnay make it a wonderfully food-friendly wine. Try it with fettuccine Alfredo, roasted pork loin or rosemary chicken.