Wine By Nine

White Wine by Simi from Sonoma County, California. Simi Winery Sauvignon Blanc is everything a wine made from this grape should be-filled with lively acid and crisp, clean fruit flavors. A small amount of Semillon is blended in to help develop richness on the palate. Lively notes of citrus, melon and fig are accented by mineral notes on the crisp finish.

White Wine by Kenwood from Sonoma County, California. For more than twenty-five years Kenwood Vineyards has been recognized as one of California's top Sauvignon Blanc producers. The fruit sourced for this wine comes from their growers in five different appellations in Sonoma County. This wine shows lively varietal aromas of grass, Meyer lemon and freshly cut honeydew melon. Fresh and crisp, with lively body and a lingering finish. Best served chilled, this Sauvignon Blanc makes an excellent aperitif and will complement higher-acid dishes including salads and vegetables. Also pairs nicely with light-sauced poultry, shellfish and seafood dishes.

White Wine by Goldwater from Marlborough, New Zealand. Intensely aromatic with fragrant aromas of honeyed lychee, straw and passion fruit with underlying subtle hints of crushed nettle, this wine displays rich fruit intensity. Intense, ripe aromas meld with herbal and citrus notes. It has a fine and lush mouth-feel, which is well balanced with a refreshing long clean finish. The wine is ready to drink now through mid-2008 while it is young and vibrant.

White Wine by Saint Clair from Marlborough, New Zealand. Color: Pale straw Aroma: A lifted nose showing aromas of gooseberry, grapefruit and passionfruit with refreshing underlying herbal notes. Palate: A light-bodied, dry, crisp wine with typical Marlborough flavors of gooseberry, passionfruit, and grapefruit. A pleasing mineral note leads to a long lingering finish. Food pairings: Best matched with vegetarian cuisine or fresh salads with fish or poultry.

White Wine by Babich from Marlborough, New Zealand. Number 38 on the Wine.com 100 of 2007! Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2007! Josip Babich was one of the fathers of the Kiwi wine industry, planting his first vines in 1916. His three children, Joe, Peter and Maureen, control the company now, and several grandchildren are involved. Winemaker Adam Hazeldine used two Marlborough vineyards, one in Awatere Valley and the other in Waihopai Valley, to make this Sauvignon Blanc. 85,000 cases made. Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is an ideal aperitif wine, and can also be enjoyed with pasta, seafood, white meats and vegetarian dishes. Try it with a seafood and asparagus risotto. Serves up concentrated, fleshy flavors of grapefruit and lime juice, with intense minerality. Wet gravel and a hint of jalape?o pepper linger on the finish. Wine Spectator 90 Points

White Wine by Villa Maria from Marlborough, New Zealand. This Sauvignon Blanc is bursting with ripe gooseberry, citrus lime, tropical melon and exotic herbal aromas. The wine's layers of flavor excite and intrigue. It is a fresh and ripely flavored wine with fantastic intensity, finishing with crisp and racy acidity. Optimum cellaring: Enjoy now until 2010. Serving suggestion: Enjoy chilled with fresh seafood, shellfish, salads and vegetable dishes, or simply on its own.

White Wine by Lolonis from North Coast, California. This Fume Blanc is pervaded by aromas of pear, grapefruit, apricot and hints of tangerine and lemon. It has a fresh acidity, but a rich mouthfeel with flavors of pear, apple, grapefruit, lemongrass, lychee, stone fruits and hints of melon and minerals. This crisp, fruit-driven wine is a great aperitif, will pair wonderfully with virtually any seafood or poultry dish, and will drink deliciously on a warm day.

White Wine by Mount Riley from Marlborough, New Zealand. Colour - Pale lemon, green hint, brillant Bouquet - Fresh and vibrant aromatics with intense aromas of gooseberry, melon and capsicum. Palate - Mouth filling with a textural and full bodied palate. Finely balanced with appealing fresh fruits and racy acidity. Great concentration and complexity with good length and a clean crisp finish. Drink now or cellar for up to four years.

White Wine by Kanu from South Africa. Pale straw in colour with a green tinge. Hints of gooseberry, guava, freshly cut green grass, nettle and green pepper on the nose. Good balance between natural fruit sugars and acid, resulting in a crisp, clean finish. Packed with flavours of bell peppers and crushed rosemary. Drinking well now, but will gain in intricacy with bottle.

White Wine by Two Angels from North Coast, California. This vintage of Two Angels Sauvignon Blanc was hand sorted twice; once before de-stemming and once after. Then the wine went through extended cold fermentation (three weeks at 50F) to preserve the natural, vibrant fruit characteristics of the grape. Midway through fermentation, the wine was racked, resulting in a wine that displays a complex blend of melon, citrus blossom, fennel, and honeysuckle. Elegant and balanced, the 2005 vintage has a clean, crisp, long finish. Serve slightly chilled, a great accompaniment to fish and shellfish.

White Wine by Hanna from Russian River, California. Color: Vibrant straw with a tinge of green Aroma: The wine is fresh and quaffable with distinctive lime, grass and grapefruit Taste: Hanna Estate Sauvignon Blanc emphasizes fruit in the aromas and mid palate with a finish broadened by malolactic fermentation.

White Wine by Fortress from North Coast, California. The inviting floral aromas lead to a well balanced wine on the palate with flavors of citrus, key lime, ripe kiwi, peach and melon. Its creamy texture offers a rich mouth-feel and lingering finish. Drink either as an aperitif or pair with shellfish, seafood, poultry, pasta, or mildly spicy and fusion fare.