California Whites for Summer Sipping

While to us Northerners it may seem like summer much of the time in California, it is certainly not everlasting here. Fall and cooler days are not so far away. So while it remains Hot, Hot, Hot, I would do an overview on some of the fabulous whites I had on my visit to Napa & Sonoma.

Cline Cellars - Sonoma Coast Viognier - 2010, Sonoma - $16.00
Nose of peach, pear, green apple, orange blossom follows through on the palate. Elegant, fresh, long finish.
http://www.clinecellars.com/index.cfm?method=storeproducts.showDrilldown&productid=e129eada-cbb8-c54a-2427-833cc2ac044d&ProductCategoryID=751222a2-bf71-d0bd-21d4-1b455e1536c4&OrderBy=PXPC.DisplayOrder+Asc,+P.Price1

Cornerstone - Stepping Stone - Sauvignon Blanc-Musque - 2010, Napa Valley - $18.00
White flowers and honeysuckle on the nose. Crisp, dry, citrus with clean delicate finish.

http://www.cornerstonecellars.com/index.cfm?method=storeproducts.showDrilldown&productid=5135c3ce-f59e-303b-3eec-84fc0f0e8fa0&ProductCategoryID=833c63dd-9b97-6886-8f30-8b45284c7f33&OrderBy=PXPC.DisplayOrder%20Asc,%20P.ProductName%20ASC

Scott Harvey Wines - Jana Old Vine Riesling - 2007, Napa Valley - $22.00
Slate, slight petrol, white flowers, bruleed honey. Rich and creamy in mouth with long citrus finish.

http://winestore.scottharveywines.com/2008-napa-valley-old-vine-riesling-p16.aspx

Michel Schlumberger - La Bise - Pinot Blanc - 2010, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma - $24.00
Delicate white blossom and citrus nose. Clean citrus fruit and mineral on the palate. Enchanting.

http://www.michelschlumberger.com/index.cfm?method=storeproducts.showDrilldown&productid=6566c225-a2ee-f39e-bb27-1beb15dfec6f

Jessup Cellars - Sauvignon Blanc - 2010, Napa Valley - $28.00
Pretty nose of honeysuckle & white flowers. Very fresh, bright fruit with long citric finish.

http://jessupcellars.com/