US Summer Whites Reviews

Yellow straw color. Aromas and flavors of grapefruit, passionfruit-guava relish, crushed apple and melon, and dill and grass with a silky, vibrant, fruity medium body and a graceful, interesting, medium-length finish with notes of clementine custard and melon with no oak flavor. A tasty Teutonic white wine sipper that will be great with salads and will appeal to Sauvignon Blanc fans.

Straw color. Aromas and flavors of tropical fruits, lemon pastry and soda, and peppered mango with a supple, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a seamless, interesting, medium-long finish that exhibits notes of ripe peach and honeyed apple with no oak flavor. A flavorful, pure, and balanced Finger Lakes Riesling that is sure to please.

Straw color. Aromas of pecan roll, sunflower seed, radish, and jasmine green tea with a medium-to-full body and a medium-to-long lychee, figs, peach jam, and marigolds finish. A rich, unctuous, floral Napa wine that could use a little time in the bottle.

Straw color. Aromas of sun tea, lemongrass, and white flowers with a medium-to-full body and a medium-to-long apricot, lychee fruit, lilac, and sunflower finish. A delicious balance between full fruit and racy acidity; reminiscent of Alsatian wine.

Brilliant silvery emerald straw color. Floral aromas and flavors of perfumed peach and lychee, peony and honeysuckle, and rubber band with a silky, vibrant, fruity medium body and an even, refreshing, medium-length finish with touches of fresh fruit salad and crunchy yellow apple with no oak flavor. A fruity, round and welcoming Riesling for all occasions.

Yellow straw color. Fruity, creamy aromas and flavors of tropical fruit sundae with whipped cream, pineapple upside down cake, peach-coconut yogurt, and agave nectar with a silky, bright, fruity medium-to-full body and a medium-length finish that exhibits overtones of peach ambrosia, caramel golden apple, and buttery vanilla nut brittle with no oak flavor. A tasty, crowd pleasing white blend with a cornucopia of fruit flavors in a tidy basket.

Yellow straw color. Aromas and flavors of coconut flakes, frosted lemon muffin, and fiddlehead fern with a silky, soft, dryish medium body and a seamless, charming, breezy finish revealing overtones of peach skin and salted nuts with a suggestion of oak flavor. A smooth and balanced Pinot Grigio with an easy-drinking appeal.

Silvery straw color. Aromas and flavors of floral talc, powdered mash potatoes, fruit cup, and flower stems with a supple, bright, fruity sweet light body and a sleek, breezy finish manifesting notes of fruit punch, lemon sherbet, and white cranberry juice with no oak flavor. A floral, fruit punch like wine for sweet teeth.

Straw color. Aromas of cherry, almond cookie, elderflower, and watermelon with a medium body and a medium white peach, cherry soda, normandy apples, and champagne vinegar finish. This wine is rich and complex, not your ordinary Pinot Grigio; it has interesting fruit notes and is gorgeously textured.

Straw color. Funky aromas and flavors of rose petals and stems, naphtha soap, and medicated vaseline with a soft, bright, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a seamless, breezy finish evoking notes of lychee, peach pit, and almond skin with no oak flavor. An earthy, floral, slightly funky, yet fun Gewurz that will be nice with cheeses.

Straw color. Aromas of lemon pith, cucumber, white raspberry, and lettuce with a medium body and a medium fresh stream water and pebbles, lime zest, and oyster shell finish. A racy wine that begs for oysters.

Silvery emerald straw color. Aromas and flavors of fruit salad with peaches and lychees and nectarine with a dry medium body and a medium finish revealing touches of grilled pineapple, green apple and pear, and lychees with no oak flavor. A soft, tropical, fruit driven Viognier.

Straw color. Aromas and flavors of bread sticks, hydrangea and gardenia, yeasty rising dough, and spiced citrus with a silky, bright, off-dry medium body and an effortless, snappy finish that shows accents of canned fruit cup and fruit cup with no oak flavor. A fun and fancy free off-dry white with patios and picnics.

Straw color. Aromas of flan, guava, and honeysuckle with a medium body and a medium roasted pear, plum, and crema finish. Savory expression of a complex varietal sure to spark conversation.

Straw color. Aromas of keffir lime leaf, roasted banana, oregano, and Fresno chilies with a medium body and a medium tart green apple, grilled pineapple, agave nectar, and ginger finish. A zippy wine that is classically styled.

Straw color. Aromas and flavors of dried papaya and pineapple, pear sauce, lemon spritzed melon with jalapeño slices, and chive blossom with a soft, dry-yet-fruity light body and an effortless, brisk finish with notes of apple-infused water, pear skin, and jicama with crunchy, fruit tannins. A coy dry white for the table.

Straw green color. Aromas of fallen apple and melon rind, green tree bark, moss, and jasmine with a lean, crisp, dryish light body and a smooth, brisk pear skin and pomelo finish with no oak flavor. An earthy white for the table.

Straw color. Aromas and flavors of lip balm, ripe peach tree, hint of sweet chicken teriyaki, and plantain with a supple, soft, dryish light-to-medium body and a polished, quick finish with accents of fruit cocktail and nut skin with no oak flavor. A dry carefree sipping Pinot Grigio for the patio.

Bright dark orange amber color. Aromas and flavors of fruit leather, cherry-rhubarb soda and pancake syrup, cherry blossom candle, and scented kid’s clay with a supple, bright, off-dry medium body and a breezy finish manifesting suggestions of dried cherries and raisins with no oak flavor. A smooth and easy off-dry pink sipper for bbq.

Straw color. Aromas of fruit cup, candied pineapple, and apricot pate de fruit with a light-to-medium body and a short-to-medium kiwi, pulped lemons, antique wax, and marigolds finish. A bright and tropical Riesling sure to replace your usual selection.

Straw color. Aromas of grapefruit, lemongrass, and golden raisin with a light-to-medium body and a short-to-medium white peach, honeysuckle, and oolong tea finish. Simple and straightforward Riesling for the Sauvignon Blanc drinker.

Straw color. Aromas of fresh cut grass, white pepper, papaya, and caraway with a light-to-medium body and a short-to-medium gooseberry, cilantro, white grapefruit, and garlic scapes finish. A herbaceous, savory wine to pair with cheese.

Emerald straw color. Curious aromas and flavors of honeyed dried fruits, parsnip, hint of paper mache and straw mat, and coconut and elderflower with a soft, shy, dryish thin body and a sleek, immediate finish that shows notes of peach ice milk, apple bobbing water, and mealy pear and plum. A somewhat shy and simple Riesling quaffer.

Straw color. Aromas of dried leaves, peach tart, shishito peppers, and lemon zest with a light body and a short roasted peach, crushed stones, and green apple finish. A wine with bright acid and fruity notes with a savory finish.