Wine By Nine

White Wine by Voss Vineyards from Napa Valley, California. The 2006 Sauvignon Blanc displays classic varietal aromas, flavor and texture. Aromas of grapefruit, passion fruit, guava, and fresh herbs lead to a delightful combination of intense exotic and citrus fruit flavors across the palate. The lingering finish is bright and crisp.

White Wine by Pascal Jolivet from Loire, France - regions. Color: Brilliant, pale straw gold with a translucent rim. Nose: Fresh, clean and youthful with delicate nuances of lime, grapefruit, green apple and kiwi. Palate: Soft entry leading to a polished, supple texture with gentle, well integrated acidity; medium bodied with lingering citrus-apple aromatic notes in the finish. Very true to Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Attitude is fresh, stylish and very easy to drink by itself or with cold shellfish; delicate seafood such as crab, cod or sole; subtle preparations of chicken breasts or veal.

White Wine by Te Kairanga from Martinborough, New Zealand. Exotic aromas of passionfruit, pineapple and and gooseberry dominate the nose with just a hint of tropical intensity. The palate shows excellent weight, fresh acidity and persistence on the finish. This is an intensely flavored, full-bodied Sauvignon Blanc, perfect for drinking now or cellar until 2008. Enjoy it with every kind of fish or as a perfect companion to flavorful appetizers and zesty rocket salads.

White Wine by Seresin from Marlborough, New Zealand. This Sauvignon Blanc displays passionfruit and herbaceous characters on the nose with a flinty mineral complexity. The mouth feel is finely textured with tropical fruit, ripe gooseberry, and citrus with a slight creaminess and persistent acidity to draw out the palate. Drinking well now, but suggest drinking in 18 months. It will develop well over the next seven years showing great concentration with truffle and caramel characters.

White Wine by Provenance Vineyards from Napa Valley, California. Blend: 80% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Semillon The fruit for the 2006 Provenance Rutherford Estate Sauvignon Blanc was hand picked and whole-cluster pressed to preserve the fruit and varietal character of the wine. Stainless steel barrel fermentation and sur lie aging allowed the yeast lees to be stirred, which adds textural richness to the finished wine. Using a small percentage of new oak barrels adds a subtle spicy note. Provenance Estate Sauvignon Blanc reveals delightful aromas of tropical fruit, lychee and pear complemented by subtle mineral notes. On the palate, the wine shows bright flavors of lemon, pear, guava, cashew, tangerine and mineral. Round and creamy, yet with a vibrant finish, this is an ideal food wine. Enjoy it paired with fresh oysters, shrimp salad and fresh goat cheese.

White Wine by Ch. Ste. Michelle from Columbia Valley, Washington. This pure Sauvignon Blanc from Chateau Ste. Michelle's Horse Heaven Vineyard offers flavors of white grapefruit and lime with hints of fresh herbs. Partial stainless steel fermentation was used to preserve the Sauvignon Blanc's delicate varietal character and give this wine a crisp, vibrant fruit appeal. Food pairings: Mussels, halibut, chicken, goat cheese

White Wine by Silverado from Napa Valley, California. Composition: 99% Sauvignon Blanc, 1% Semillon Bright, brilliant green-yellow; with aromas of mineral, flint, grapefruit, tangerine and fresh green apple; crisp on the palate with flavors of citrus and white fig; very fruity with a firm lingering finish through the finish.

White Wine by Vavasour from Marlborough, New Zealand. This wine shows lifted tropical fruit, melon and citrus notes. The palate exhibits the same fine fruit flavors with an underlying flinty note typical of Awatere Valley fruit. The finish is crisp and dry. This Sauvignon Blanc is ready to drink now, and over the next 2 years.

White Wine by Robert Mondavi from Napa Valley, California. Blend: 92% Sauvignon Blanc, 8% Semillon In 1966, Robert Mondavi created the first Fume Blanc. This bottling remains true to that original style - a luscious barrel-aged wine that captures the crisp, vibrant character of the Sauvignon Blanc grape. The wine opens with floral aromas of orange blossom and jasmine merging with fresh citrus and a touch of mineral and toasted almond. Richly layered flavors of citrus and lychee fruit unfold on the palate. Thanks to barrel-fermentation and gentle stirring during sur lie aging in French oak, the wine is round and expressive, with a long, elegant finish.

White Wine by Spy Valley from Marlborough, New Zealand. Sauvignon Blanc is grown in Spy Valley's Marlborough vineyard on stony riverbed terraces, gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks to give intense passionfruit and gooseberry fruit characters. The wine is fruit-driven in style, with complexity from lees aging for several months in stainless steel tanks before bottling. This wine is a classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with intense flavors and crisp acid in a dry style. Color: Pale straw Bouquet: Passion fruit and ripe melon. Some underlying herbal notes and hints of mineral/flint. Palate: The brightness of pure fruit flavors shines through on the palate. Lees aging of the vineyard parcels provides weight and interest, as well as balance to this wine.

White Wine by Nautilus from Marlborough, New Zealand. Pale straw with green tinges and has aromas of melon, lime, gooseberry and passionfruit. The palate shows tropical fruit flavors with hints of red capsicum and nettle. The wine has a rich mid palate with good weight and texture and a typical zingy finish. Delicious now, this wine will continue to develop over the next six to twelve months.

White Wine by Pike & Joyce from South Australia, Australia. Color: Pale green Aroma: Absolutely fresh, displaying restrained aromas of snow peas, nettles and a little passionfruit. Palate: Vibrant palate of tropical fruits and nettle with a core of mineral acidity running right through the wine. This is a crisp, fresh wine that will offer great summer drinking. It's the perfect accompaniment for freshly shucked oysters. Drink now and over the next 2-3 years.