Whites for the Weekend

We'd been thinking alot about grilling this holiday weekend with our last post featuring the trio of reds so it was a bit surprising to be called to task for not including any suitable whites. Fair is fair. Here's some suggestions if you're more on the white side this weekend!

Corvidae 'Wise Guy' Sauvignon Blanc 2010
Columbia Valley, Washington
Sauvignon Blanc with a classic wry wink of bright acidity. The fruit is sourced from their own Outlook Vineyard in Yakima Valley where ancient alluvial soils yield striking mineral qualities and flavors of wet stone, peach pit and pear. Aromatics of fresh hay and a lean crisp finish make this Wise Guy a wise buy.

"Corvidae" is named for the family of birds that includes crows and ravens. Crows have a long history in folklore and mythology. David was inspired to name the label Corvidae by the many crows that circle the sky over his winery in Yakima.

 

Domaine Vacheron Sancerre 2010
Loire Valley, France
A vibrant, 100% organic/biodynamic Sauvignon Blanc from a mix of flint and chalk soils in the heart of Sancerre. Aromas suggest grapefruit zest and gunflint; in the mouth the wine is pure and fresh, with plenty of mineral energy and citrus flavors. Indispensable with fresh oysters or young goat cheese. The Vacheron family is one of the older and certainly most respected producers of organic wines in the Loire Valley.

Esporao 'Defesa' 2009, Cvra, Portugal
This pale yellow colored wine opens with a fragrant vanilla and lemon bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and crisp. The flavor profile is a tasty green pear with a hint of white pepper, light lemon, and mineralty. The finish is dry and refreshing.