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About  |  Wines of the Day  |  Wines by the Glass  |  Half bottles  |  Sparkling Wines from Italy Sparkling Wines from California & Champagnes  |  Whites from Italy  |  Whites from California Reds from Italy  |  Reds from California  |  Large Bottles  |  Meditation Wine Whites from California Chardonnay Chardonnay is the most significant white varietal, produced successfully in many parts of the world in many different styles, from the succulent flavors only found in Burgundy, to the base wine for sparkling wines in Italy and Champagne, and to the ripe and tropical style of Australia and South Africa. Ever since the now famous 1976 tasting in Paris, when Californian wines beat their French counterparts in a blind tasting, California's white wines have been considered some of the best in the world. But these wines are still searching for an identity, as can be seen in the changing styles produced in the state. Evolving from the rich, buttery, and tropical style of vintages past, we now see a more diligent use of oak and a greater respect for the terroir.           Stuhlmuller Vineyards Reserve Alexander Valley   2005 63 Hestan Vineyards   California   2005 110 Meyer Vineyards California   2002 70           Peter Michael La Carriere Sonoma County   2006 140           Grgich Hills Napa Valley   2003 85 Grgich Hills Napa Valley   2004 75 Grgich Hills Napa Valley   2005 65 Husic Pritchard Hill Napa Valley   2005 80 Kistler Hudson Vineyard Napa Valley   2005 175 LaTour Vineyards   Napa Valley   2004 55 Mayacamas Vineyards Napa Valley   2000 85 Stony Hill Vineyard   Napa Valley   2004 70 Stony Hill Vineyard   Napa Valley   2005 60 Whitethorn Hyde Vineyard Napa Valley   2000 60             Kistler Les Noisetiers Russian River Valley   2006 95 Lewis Cellars Barcaglia Lane Russian River Valley   2005 100 Ramey Wine Cellars Ritchie Vineyard Russian River Valley   2005 115 Walter Hansel Cuvée Alyce Russian River Valley   2005 60                         Ambullneo Vineyards Big Paw Santa Maria Valley   2005 75             Brewer-Clifton Mount Carmel Santa Rita Hills   2006 110             Flowers Camp Meeting Ridge Vineyard Sonoma Coast   2005 150 Marcassin Marcassin Vineyard Sonoma Coast   2002 600 Marcassin Three Sisters Vineyard Sonoma Coast   2002 450 Kistler Stone Flat Vineyard Sonoma Coast   2005 240 Peay Vineyards Hirsch Vineyard Sonoma Coast   2006 86             Sauvignon Blanc, Fumé Blanc Sauvignon Blanc's versatility is evident from the multiple ways it is employed, whether as an aperitif, as a perfect companion to light fish dishes, or paired brilliantly with goat cheese. The use of oak varies among producers, and can take away from the grassy and herbaceous nature of the grape.             Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley   2006 44 Grgich Hills Cellars Estate Vineyard Napa Valley   2006 45 Honig   Napa Valley   2006 40 Rudd Napa Valley   2006 60 Merry Edwards Russian River Valley   2007 60 Rochioli Russian River Valley   2006 58 Star Lane Vineyard Santa Ynez Valley   2005 40           Other wines from California   Arietta Wines On the White Keys Carneros/Sonoma Mountain Sauv.Blanc/Semillon 2006 105 Domaine des Deux Mondes Saints and Sinners Santa Barbara County Viognier 2006 60 Peay Vineyards Sonoma Coast Viognier 2006 70 Stolpman Vineyards L'Avion Santa Ynez Valley Roussanne/Viognier 2006 60 Stony Hill Spring Mountain Napa Valley Riesling 2006 40 Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc Paso Robles Roussanne/Grenache Blanc/Picpoul Blanc 2005 65 Turley The White Coat San Luis Obispo County Mars./Rous./Viog. 2006 115

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