Wine By Nine

White Wine by Kim Crawford from Marlborough, New Zealand. Concentrated and very intense, weaving together a harmonious medley of crushed stone, grapefruit and nut flavors. Savory herbs, grass and lime notes highlight a bright, vibrant finish. Drink now. -Wine Spectator Appearance: Pale straw with touches of green. Aroma: Delightful hints of tropical fruits are accented by aromas of citrus and the traditional New Zealand herbaceous notes. Flavor: Ripe stone fruit, citrus and tropical flavors mingle with the soothing herbaceous notes. Nice acidity with a touch of sweet passion fruit add to the full, crisp finish.

White Wine by Allan Scott from Marlborough, New Zealand. An aromatic mix of limes, passionfruit and melon with undertones of gooseberry and green capsicum adding complexity. The firm but balanced acidity and clean crisp flavors make this a mouth filling and lingering wine. There are many occasions to enjoy the 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, either as an aperitif, on its own or accompanied by seafood or salad dishes. Serve lightly chilled.

White Wine by Charles Krug from Napa Valley, California. This Sauvignon Blanc is the result of meticulous and passionate vineyard farming and winemaking. Charles Krug has done everything possible to preserve the freshness and delicate aromatics found in the very best Sauvignon Blancs, from picking fruit at night to cold fermentations and minimal handling. This wine's inviting and complex bouquet blends notes of peach, green apple, melon, banana, guava and grapefruit. Its silky texture, crisp acidity and long finish make it a delicious wine by itself or paired with your favorite cuisine.

White Wine by Nobilo from Marlborough, New Zealand. Color: Light yellow in color with green hues and brilliant clarity. Aroma: A distinctive Marlborough bouquet of ripe tropical and citrus fruit. Palate: Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc is bursting with flavors of lemon, passionfruit and melon. Crisp and zesty, the palate has excellent weight and balance, lingering in a full, refreshing finish. Supple, intense and streamlined, with a suave array of grapefruit, mineral, herb and guava tones. Spice tones add complexity, with generous fruit and minerals fleshing out the finish. Drink now. 200,000 cases imported. From New Zealand. - Wine Spectator

White Wine by Oberon from Napa Valley, California. Winemakers, Tony Coltrin & Rob Mondavi, set out to maximize fruit expression in our 2005 Oberon Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley. With each vintage, we want Oberon Sauvignon Blanc to show bright acidity and fresh flavors. We also want an underlying richness that completes and balances the wine for a rounder mouth-feel says Tony. In 2005, we picked some of the fruit at the early stages of ripeness when the acidity was high and the flavors were leaning toward green apple and tart kiwi. To layer in flavors of melon and pear, we allowed some fruit to more fully ripen. We used both cold and barrel fermentation to maximize the overall fruit expression. Cold-fermentation helped us maintain natural fruit flavors and aromatics, and barrel fermentation added a subtle creaminess and length.

White Wine by Whitehall Lane from Napa Valley, California. Blend: 62% Sauvignon Blanc, 38% Semillon The 2006 Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon blend is a vibrant offering with aromas of grapefruit, melon and hints of peach. It is light to medium bodied and delivers rich and refreshing citrus flavors and excellent balance with the extra spice of oak and a full finish that comes with the additional Semillon in the blend.

White Wine by Kim Crawford from Marlborough, New Zealand. Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2006! Color: Pale straw with touches of green. Aroma: Classic Sauvignon characters of cut grass and tropical fruits are dominant on the nose. Palate: Unfolds with flavors of passionfruit, gooseberry and subtle herbaceousness. The wine is mouthfilling with good texture and finishes well with cleansing acidity and great length. Food Match: Ideally suited to asparagus, oysters and summer salads. Cellar: A wine to drink now and, with careful cellaring, will last up to five years.

White Wine by Drylands from Marlborough, New Zealand. Appearance: Light yellow in color, with greenish hues highlighting the brilliant clarity. Aroma: A rich bouquet of gooseberry and passionfruit fill the nose. Flavor: Rich, ripe tropical and herbal flavors. Intense gooseberry and passion fruit result in a vibrant burst of flavor. Excellent weight and balance on the palate linger on a crisp, refreshing finish.

White Wine by Villa Maria from Marlborough, New Zealand. Ripe lime and gooseberry characters dominate the nose with hints of passionfruit, lychees and nettles. The wine is concentrated with vibrant fruit and mid palate richness, finishing rich and racy with excellent length and crispness. Optimum cellaring: Drink until 2009. Serving suggestion: Pan-seared scallops, with asparagus and baby leeks.

White Wine by Simi from Sonoma County, California. Simi sources the highest quality grapes from several appellations within Sonoma County to make a Sauvignon Blanc that reflects the area's diverse growing regions. Each vineyard adds unique characters to the final blend-some contribute power and vibrancy, others offer elegance and richness. Our 2004 Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc combines delicate citrus flavors with hints of spice. A touch of Semillon adds body and roundness to a silky mouthfeel. Crisp, cleansing acidity makes Sauvignon Blanc a perfect companion to many foods. Try it with salads, oysters and shellfish, prosciutto, feta and Parmesan cheeses.

White Wine by Grove Mill from Marlborough, New Zealand. Production Area Our grapes are harvested from carefully selected vineyards located in Marlborough's Wairau and Waihopai valleys. The different soil and microclimatic conditions of each of these vineyards provides a range of unique characteristics that capture the delicious fruit intensity for which Marlborough is renowned Grape Varieties 100% Sauvignon Blanc Vinification The crushed grapes were allowed skin contact for up to four hours for added fruit components. Fermentation was conducted slowly and coolly to retain maximum natural varietal flavors. The wine remained on yeast lees for four months prior to bottling Color Very pale straw Bouquet Aromas of gooseberry, freshly cut grass, passion fruit and citrus Taste Fine and full-bodied with flavors of tropical fruits Alcohol 13 Serving Suggestions Delicious on its own or with a wide range of cuisines. The ultimate wine with oysters and an excellent match for most seafood

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.