Wine By Nine

White Wine by Ferrari Carano from Sonoma County, California. The 2006 Fume Blanc is a blend of vineyard lots from various appellations of Sonoma County. Ferrari-Carano focuses on sites with well-drained soils and different rootstocks in order to craft a wine that is refined and elegant with a rich palette of fruit. Zesty flavors and aromas of tropical fruit such as kiwi, gooseberry, pineapples and mangos with a hint of grassiness are complemented by creamy citrus notes. Aging partially in stainless steel and older French Oak gives this wine a crisp freshness and a subtle oak character that adds great complexity and depth. The 2006 Fume Blanc pairs well with simple seafood dishes, and also holds up nicely to white meats such as veal and pork. The wine has lively flavors that go well with spicy and ethnic cuisines such as Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese, Korean, Mexican and Southwestern dishes.