Top Picks for Vidal Blanc

Pale golden straw color. Aromas of grapefruit marmalade and subtle hints of yeasty croissant with a supple, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light body and a smooth, swift lemon yogurt, hints of herbs, and underripe peach finish with no oak flavor. A crisp and breezy white that will be a refreshing hot-weather sipper.

Straw green color. Aromas of flaky croissant, lemon curd, honeydew melon, and fuji apple with a satiny, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light body and a smooth, delightful, medium-length buttered nuts and lime finish. A bright and cheerful wine that may appeal to Chardonnay-lovers.

Straw color. Aromas and flavors of citronella, fruit cup, white grape, tarragon, and herbal tea with a supple, crisp, dryish medium body and a graceful, buoyant finish that presents suggestions of fruit cake with no oak flavor. A wild, fruity and rustic Vidal Blanc.

Bright gold color. Aromas and flavors of struck match, peach jam, and orange zest with a satiny, bright, fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, brisk finish. A funky, easy quaffer to serve with a good chill.