DISTINCTIVE WHITES
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There are many varietals of white wines from around the world that have a strong following and a unique place among wines.  The taste profile of many of these wines have more to do with the direction and character the winemaker has bestowed upon them rather than an agreed upon profile shared by the more mainstream varietals.

48 Beringer Premiere Riesling, Napa Valley, 2006 Bright as the California sun, this is a crisp and fruity wine that tends to suggest notions of stone fruit and flowers rather than lime and minerality. $25.00 13 Schmitt-Söhne Relax Riesling, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, 2006 A strong citrus backbone with a crisp apple accompaniment rather like cider that was saved from being harsh by a balancing bit of Bosc pear. Slightly sweet, very citrus and refreshing on the palate. $27.00 51 Stags' Leap Viognier, Napa Valley, 2004 Intensely rich and distinctive, this Viognier features notes of honey, lemon and spice on the nose, which transitions to fresh peach and citrus on the palate and a long luscious finish. $62.00