Best Whites Under $15.00
2005 Ferrari-Carano Winery Fume Blanc Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc; Sonoma;
$13.99
"Appealing for its richness and complex layers of ripe pear, lemon-lime, citrus and subtle herb and grass notes. Lively acidity, but not too tart, finishing with a complex array of flavors. Drink now. 50,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (89 points)
NV Domaine Ste. Michelle Blanc de Blanc Columbia Valley Chardonnay; Washington;
$9.99
"Distinctively spicy, this Washington bubbly is jazzy on on the palate, delivering pear, black pepper and yeast notes that persist on the creamy finish. A great value at this price and score. " -- Wine Spectator (89 points)
2005 Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc; New Zealand;
$12.99
"Lively, juicy style has tangy lime and passion fruit aromas and flavors that persist on the clean finish. Drink now. 12,000 cases imported. " -- Wine Spectator (89 points)
2003 Beringer Vineyards Alluvium Blanc Knights Valley Sauvignon Blanc; Sonoma;
$13.79
"($16; a blend of 47% semillon, 41% sauvignon blanc, 10% chardonnay and 2% viognier) Aromas of apricot, honey and butterscotch. Big, rich, spicy and dry, with slightly leesy flavors of stone fruits, honey and spice and a palate-dusting finish. The wine's chardonnay component contributes fat." (88 points)
NV Cristalino Cava Brut other white varietal; Spain;
$5.99
" Subtle, leesy aromas of apple, spices, flowers and nuts. Dry, racy and perfumed, with intense ginger and apple flavors complicated by nutty and floral nuances. Finishes quite dry and restrained. Unusually subtle, fresh, clean Cava." (87 points)
2005 Ferrari-Carano Winery Fume Blanc Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc; Sonoma;
$13.99
"Appealing for its richness and complex layers of ripe pear, lemon-lime, citrus and subtle herb and grass notes. Lively acidity, but not too tart, finishing with a complex array of flavors. Drink now. 50,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (89 points)
NV Domaine Ste. Michelle Blanc de Blanc Columbia Valley Chardonnay; Washington;
$9.99
"Distinctively spicy, this Washington bubbly is jazzy on on the palate, delivering pear, black pepper and yeast notes that persist on the creamy finish. A great value at this price and score. " -- Wine Spectator (89 points)
2005 Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc; New Zealand;
$12.99
"Lively, juicy style has tangy lime and passion fruit aromas and flavors that persist on the clean finish. Drink now. 12,000 cases imported. " -- Wine Spectator (89 points)
2003 Beringer Vineyards Alluvium Blanc Knights Valley Sauvignon Blanc; Sonoma;
$13.79
"($16; a blend of 47% semillon, 41% sauvignon blanc, 10% chardonnay and 2% viognier) Aromas of apricot, honey and butterscotch. Big, rich, spicy and dry, with slightly leesy flavors of stone fruits, honey and spice and a palate-dusting finish. The wine's chardonnay component contributes fat." (88 points)
NV Cristalino Cava Brut other white varietal; Spain;
$5.99
" Subtle, leesy aromas of apple, spices, flowers and nuts. Dry, racy and perfumed, with intense ginger and apple flavors complicated by nutty and floral nuances. Finishes quite dry and restrained. Unusually subtle, fresh, clean Cava." (87 points)
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