Wine By Nine

White Wine by Gainey from Central Coast, California. Our 2006 Riesling displays varietally-expressive aromas of fresh apple, lime, white peach and mineral, with lovely jasmine and honeysuckle scents emerging with airing. Its sleek green apple, lemon-lime and spicy peach flavors are enhanced by distinctive varietal notes of slate and wet stone with this refreshing minerality extending into the wine's crisp, vibrant finish. An ideal spring and summer patio and picnic wine, it's also marvelously versatile with food, especially sashimi, delicate white-fleshed fish, roast turkey, Asian-inspired cuisines and soft cheeses. Winemaker Kirby Anderson

White Wine by Gainey from Central Coast, California. In the mouth the wine is bright, fresh and clean. Lovely acidity balances the lowest residual sugar every on Gainey Riesling (except for the Dry Riesling). A melange of fruit flavors such as lemons, peaches and apricots intermingle and the lively spritzy character create a refreshing wine of depth to enjoy with a wide variety of foods - or simply enjoy by itself or at the beach. - Kirby Anderson

White Wine by Bonny Doon from Central Coast, California. History: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that not all grapes are created equal, and what's more, riesling is the most unequal of them all, the uberweintraube. Riesling's one tragic flaw is not found in its intrinsic character, but rather in the impression conjured up by the images that typically adorn its labels. While effective during the heyday of the Weimar Republic, swooping black eagles and imposing gothic fonts are generally thought to possibly push the wrong buttons association-wise with the contemporary wine-buying public in search of gracious living. If, on the other hand, an earnest and ardent champion of riesling pursued a kinder, gentler form of world doonimation by wrapping a crisp, potentially aromatic and comparatively dry iteration of the noble grape [which happens to be a peerless accompaniment to all manner of Asiatic and equatorial cuisine] in an aquatic daydream, that would be a bass of an altogether different stripe.

White Wine by Robert Mondavi from North Coast, California. Blend: 99% Riesling, 1% Gewurztraminer The 2006 Riesling was produced entirely from grapes grown in Monterey County, along California's cool Central Coast. An especially rich, full-bodied rendition of the noble Riesling variety, it exudes fresh honeysuckle, ripe peach, citrus blossom and baking spice aromas with mouthfilling, honeyed peach, ripe yellow apple and kiwi fruit flavors. Pair this full-flavored Riesling with rich seafood and poultry dishes, baked ham, pork chops, grilled sausages, smoked meats and spicy Pacific Rim cuisines. It's also delicious on its own and with fresh fruit and cheese.