3 | Wine | White | Page 12

"Our 2011 Napa Valley Chardonnay opens with fresh, creamy aromas of ripe pear, apple and citrus, with light butter, yeast and spicy oak tones adding complexity. The wine’s rich, focused, green apple, melon and guava flavors are nicely balanced by fresh acidity and a piquant mineral tone. Both mouthfilling and elegant, this quintessential Napa Valley Chardonnay is delectable now, but it will develop even greater complexity with another 5-8 years’ bottle age."

"Sweet and appealing for its lemon curd and apple pie flavors, lingering easily."

"An inviting combination of floral notes and vibrant fruit flavors, our Sweet Indulgence Moscato hails from the country that understands the good life and indulgence – Italy. The palate offers moderate acidity, flavors of stone fruits and lime zest alongside blossom notes. It’s a light-bodied yet lush pour – a hint of substance comes courtesy of Sicilian sunshine – that wraps up with a hint of sweetness and lots of fruit-forward personality. Decadent notes of peach, apricot, orange blossom and rose petal shine through in this refreshing white wine."

"The 2012 Elk Cove Vineyards Pinot Gris has sweet and unctuous aromatics while showing crispness on the palate with vibrant citrus and grapefruit. True to Elk Cove Vineyards’ style, a rich mouthfeel leads to a full and satisfying balanced finish. Drink this lovely white wine as an aperitif or with a variety of food pairings from salmon and main-course salads to Asian and Thai influenced dishes."