White Wines

Question 1

Barone Fini Valdadige Pinot Grigio

Answer 1

Soft, round fruit fills the mouth with ripe, juicy flavors. A long finish glides into flavors of ripe apples and lychee.

Question 2

Tenuta Luisa Friulano

Answer 2

Of intensive straw-yellow color; flowery, fruity flavor with a typical touch reminiscent of the characteristic flavor of bitter almonds. Resolutely dry on the palate, but thanks to the slight acidity (which distinguishes the wine), it appears round, full-bodied and velvety.

Question 3

Cascina Pioiero Arneis Roero

Answer 3

Luminous, crystal-clear, yellow hue welcomes you into a floral-rich nose, while overtones of peaches and ripe melon flood the palate. Crisp, fresh and dry with impressively balanced acidity, followed by a ripe, juicy finish with a hint of tarragon and minerals throughout.

Question 4

Snoqualmie Riesling

Answer 4

Aromas of spicy pear and dried apricots give way to luscious fruit and honey notes on the palate with a crisp, clean finish.

Question 5

Vavasour Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 5

A serious, concentrated and expressive wine, it flaunts a powerful bouquet of tropical fruits layered with grapefruit and melon. The wine is crisp, balanced and elegant with a distinctive mineral note.

Question 6

Edna Valley Paragon Chardonnay

Answer 6

An attractive bouquet of pear, ripe apple, apricot and light pineapple, with underlying brown spice notes of cinnamon and clove. This brilliant, medium-bodied wine combines a fresh mouthfeel with hints of vanilla to create an appealing acidity.

Question 7

Sanford Flor de Campo Chardonnay

Answer 7

Straw with hints of gold in color. Tropical fruits with pineapple and pear aromas with citrus and pineapple, hints of minterality with bright acid.

Question 8

Newton Red Label Chardonnay

Answer 8

Ripe, expressive style with a full, creamy mouthfeel. Ripe melon, tropical fruit, mango and baked apples all mingle amid the round, luscious texture.

Question 9

Laguna Russian River Chardonnay

Answer 9

Opens with notes of apple, pear, quince and tangerine, framed by sweet undertones of Asian spice. Well-balanced and rich, it has an expressive mouthfeel and a layered, lingering finish.

Question 10

Why is white wine white?

Answer 10

Its color can be derived from an assortment of grape varietals ranging from green, to gold, to yellowish grapes. The wine is made from the grape juice and skins. Some wines use just the juice of select red grapes, as in some champagnes.