Light Yellow in color with a nose of citrus fruit and a light mouthful of kiwi, citrus and lemon.
Sauvignon Blanc
Name: Peller Estates Proprietor’s Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Canada, Ontario
Maker: Peller Estates
Price: $8
Alcohol: 12%
Greenish straw colored wine with a herbaceous nose with hay and grass aromas. Full plush mineral with citrus fruit flavor. Good for fish, seafood and pasta dishes.
White Wine
Name: La Vierge Original Sin
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Hemel-an-Arde, South Africa
Maker: Walker Bay
Price: $14
Alcohol: 13.2%
A light floral nosed wine with a smooth fruity nectar. Great chilled on a hot day with Thai food or salads. Oh to be under the influence of that Blonde!
White Wine
Name: The Blonde Bombshell
Grape: A blend: Chenin Blanc & Moscato grape
Region: Rutherford, U.S.A
Maker: Booth Production
Price: $19
Alcohol: 12.5%
This very light yellow crystal clear wine has a crisp nose of passion fruit, lychee and gooseberry. A tart grapefruit and kiwi taste with a crisp finish. A very good wine. Don’t forget to chill this wine to get all the thrill! Little sister to the white wine served at the Royal Wedding.
White Wine
Name: Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: New Zealand, Marlborough
Maker: Villa Maria Estate Ltd
Price: $23
Alcohol: 13%
Golden yellow in color with lemon and green apple smell and a taste of apple, grapefruit and lemon on the finish. Good. Serve chilled.
White Wine:
Name: Reif Estate Riesling
Grape: Reisling
Region: Niagara, Canada
Maker: Reif Winery
Price: $12
Alcohol: 11.5%
Light yellow in color with a nose of tart fruits and a mild citrus taste. A fine chilled summer wine when one wants something tart and not sweet.
White Wine
Name: Heredad de Penalosa
Grape: Verdejo
Region: Rueda, Spain
Maker: Bodegas Pascual
Price: $17
Alcohol: 12.5%
A Canadian entrepreneur who now has vineyards in California including areas in the famous Stag’s Leap district. This crisp white wine will go up against any of the New Zealand sauvignons with a nose of green apple, starfruit and citrus fruits. Flavors of tart apple, grapefruit and earth. A good finish. A good Californian Sauvignon Blanc.
White Wine
Name: Cliff Lede Sauvignon Blanc
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: California, USA
Maker: Cliff Lede Vineyards
Price: $35
Alcohol: 14.5%
A spanish grape varietal from California. Chilled this is a great wine with a nose of grapefruit and zesty citrus fruits. A creamy mouth of apricot, pear and guava with a nice finish. A great summer wine.
White Wine
Name: Granacha Blanca
Grape: Greanche
Region: California, USA
Maker: Bokisch Vineyards
Price: $22
Alcohol: 12.5%
This very popular and well liked white is produced from the Caymus wine group. Clear crisp yellow in color with a floral nose of apricot, melon, green apple and honeysuckle. A mouth of melon,honeydew, pear and vanilla. A great wine for those that like melon. (Melon is not my cup of tea) But, well liked by many.
White Wine
Name: Conundrum
Grape: Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurtraminer, Chardonnay
Region: California, USA
Maker: Conundrum Wines
Price: $25
Alcohol: 13.5%
Served chilled this is a great VQA Canadian white wine for summer. Notes of fresh fruit, lychee and some edge from the chardonnay.
White Wine
Name: Union White
Grape: Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurtraminer, Chardonnay
Region: Niagara, Canada
Maker: Sandhill
Price: $15
Alcohol: 12%
