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StateWays - May/June 2017

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StateWays | www.stateways.com | May/June 2017 53 RETAILER WINE SELECTIONS — SUMMER WHITES you what should be sweet is anything but. Crisp citrus and stone fruit makes this a big winner. ($13.95) (92) Henry Fessy Les Vergers Macon-Villages 2014 (France). The bright apple and citrus aro- mas that fi ll the glass are quite welcoming. The presence of all stainless steel ageing is evident in this extremely bright, clean and elegant wine. Beautifully balanced acidity and minerality make this wine truly a pleasure to drink. A wonderfully fresh but slightly sweet fi nish is perfect for any occasion. ($16) (92) Cantine del Taburno Falanghina 2015 (Italy). Classy and delightful, crisp, bright and fruity. Friendly hints of grapefruit and wildfl owers and a nice long fi nish. Great with lighter summer fare or just plain sipping. ($14.99) (92) Oak Farms Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2016 (California). Sourced from a sustainably grown Lodi vineyard. They utilize the same clone used in New Zealand, but the result is a style that stands on it's own. Very clean, with crisp acid- ity. Ruby red grapefruit and pineapple fl avors dominate. Beautiful nose that does not have too much of a herbaceous note. Perfect "P" wine for the porch, pool or patio. ($17.99) (92) Old Cannery Row Monterey 2016 (Califor- nia). Rich mouth coating chardonnay that starts with vanilla, coconut and pineapple notes, fol- lowed by a green apple bright fi nish. The but- ter, oak and creamy mouth feel really comes through here and is balanced by decadent trop- ical fruit fl avor. ($19.99) (92) Coelho Winery Estate Chardonnay Apreciacao 2015 (Oregon). This chardon- nay from Willamette Valley is restrained and balanced with notes of lemon grass, ripe apples and a slight hazelnut characteristic to hint at some oak use. The wine shines bright in a sea of excess where it is well made and delicious. ($29.99) (92) Picollo Ernesto Gavi 2016 (Italy). This 100% Cor tese wine star ts off with wonder- ful bright fruit aromas. Most prevalent on fi rst taste are fl avors of apricot. Overall great acidity, but a clean refreshing wine to drink all summer long. ($17) (91) Groiss Gruner Veltiner 2015 (Austria). Citrus aromas are the fi rst thing to greet you upon raising the glass. This bright and lemony wine has just the right balance of acidity and minerality. Elegant and light fi nish make for a nice poolside wine. ($10 per 1-L. bottle) (91) Chateau de Nages Nimes Blanc Vieilles Vignes 2015 (France). Ripe and complex Rhone white that delivers a bold, fl avored, and fruit- driven wine with structure that does not depend on oak. The texture of this green apple and fl oral white is smooth and luscious with richness and power to leave a lasting impression. ($14.99) (91) Cottesbrook Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2016 (New Zealand). The lime and passion fruit-heavy fl avors deliver a clean and elegant New Zealand sauvignon blanc with the 10% bar- rel-aging treatment giving a structural element that complements the fruit. This more serious wine from Marlborough is a refreshing, complex and elegant "step up" from the well-known stan- dards. ($16.99) (91) Jade Cove Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 (New Zealand). The lemon and lime notes dominate this bright and bold sauvignon blanc, with its high acidity and powerful mouth feel rounding everything out. No shortage of power or wow factor, this pure fruit-driven Marlborough wine is a picture perfect example of rich-yet- fresh and approachable wine. ($17.99) (91) Seven Rings Chardonnay Monterrey 2016 (California). Bold ripe apples and lemon, lime notes with a fair amount of vanilla and spice from the oak barrels to match. The acidity sings on the fi nish and holds everything together. This full-bodied chardonnay is a handful! ($16.99) (91) Zeta Albarino 2016 (Spain). Hints of anise and white fl owers lead to crisp, fresh pit fruit on the palate. Love the tangy, tense fi nish here. Screams for seafood or fl aky white fi sh. ($19) (91) Tesoro Della Regina Pinot Grigio 2016 (Italy). An elegant wine from Valdadige, Veneto, that has beautiful lychee and peach notes on the nose and pallet, with a distinct green apple element that defi nes the pallet. The acidity and minerality provide an excellent balance to this rich pinot grigio. ($20.99) (91) Chateau Ksara Blanc 2014 (Lebanon). From the Bekka Valley, this blend of chardonnay, sauvignon and semillon is just round enough to attract big-white-wine drinkers, but fresh and clean enough to keep its refreshing nature. The short stint in oak (four months) rounds it out enough to have it hold up to many dishes. Chateau Ksara Blanc will give you an outlook on Lebanese wines you never expected! ($13.99) (91) Kupelwieser Pinot Grigio 2016 (Italy). Pays homage to its Austrian roots, this Italian pinot gri- gio is linier and complex with laser-like mineral elements that are a welcome addition to the crisp and bright green apple and pear notes. A good show of what potential there is in Alto Adige, this wine is quaffable and complex. ($19.99) (91) Carmen Premier 1850 Sauvignon Blanc 2016 (Chile). Crisp and delicious, the 1850 Sauvignon Blanc is vibrant and fresh with aro- mas of lime and grapefruit. This light-bodied white has lively acidity that pairs perfectly with a variety of seafood dishes, salads or creamy cheeses. ($15) (91) Twin Island Sauvignon Blanc 2016 (New Zealand). A zesty nose with notes of lemon, (91) Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc 2015 (California). A fun and energetic sauvi- gnon blanc. There is a nice balance of grapefruit and melon fruit, surrounded by a pop of acidity and a fresh fi nish. A perfect wine for those light fi sh and citrus fruit dinners. ($14)

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