2000 Chardonnay, Alexander Valley, Simoneau Ranch, Private Reserve. Grown in a ten acre family owned vineyard in the Alexander Valley, this wine offers complex flavors of cream, Meyer lemon and brown spice. Planted to four different Chardonnay clonal selections, it's a great example of how modern viticulture can affect wine quality. Silver Medal winner.

2001 Chardonnay, Alexander Valley, Murphy Ranch, Private Reserve.
A glowing, Golden Chardonnay. Complex and intriguing, with notes of figs and ripe peaches. Round mouthfeel, with a good acid bounce and a touch of bright apricot in the finish. Serve wth something rich and cheesy, like fettucine alfredo. Newly released.

2000 Chardonnay, North Coast. Soft pale straw color. Aromas of pineapple, banana and tropical fruit, with lush overtones of melon and vanilla. This is very much a fruit-driven wine, offering delightful flavors of baked apple spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Finishes with a flourish of lemon and lime. Silver Medal winner.

2001 Semillon, Mendocino County, Private Reserve. A California Semillon from our Aussie winemaker...this is Toni's personal pick for an end of summer white. "I really worked to get the varietally distinctive Semillon character into this wine," says Toni. Nutty aromas of almonds and toast lead to flavors of apricots, honey and peaches with a smoky cinnamon-spice finish. Newly released and delicious.

2000 Rosé du Soleil, California, Private Reserve. Aromas of strawberries and lime introduce this semi-dry rose. Reminiscent of the Bandol wines of Provence, this delightful wine is sure to please. Gold Medal winner and Best of Class.

2001 Fumé Blanc, Mendocino County, Vintner's Reserve A bracing, lively, refreshing and very dry white wine. Aromas are grassy, yeasty and herbaceous, comparable to a classic French Sancerre. Plenty of lemon and grapefruit fragrance, with a nice hint of cilantro, like a summer day spent strolling through citrus groves and herb gardens. The flavors in the mouth are consistent with the nose, full of citrus, meadow grass and herbs. Mouthfeel is satiny smooth, but light. This wine shows a great acid backbone, and there's a wonderful grapefruit and lemon zest kick to the finish. Silver Medal winner.

2000 Fumé Blanc, North Coast. Made in the classic Fume Blanc style, this wine is grassy and crisp, with soft citrus fruit flavors and tropical fruit overtones. 16% of the blend was barrel fermented and completed malolactic fermentation for added creaminess and structure. Gold Medal winner.

2001, Gewürztraminer, Alexander Valley.
Grassy, floral aromas. Flavors of pears, lichee, melon and ginger would match up brilliantly with cheese courses, appetizers and Asian seasonings. Silky texture with a pleasing spritzy finish. Newly released.

2001 Johannisberg Riesling, Monterey County. Bright, refreshing, with a perfect balance of sweet and tart. Fragrance of pears and clover honey, silky texture and a lemon-lime finish. Flavors of pear and lichee with a touch of honey. Silver Medal winner.

2001 White Zinfandel, California.
What a charmer - just right for everyday pleasure. Peachy strawberry aromas finish with a touch of grapefruit, matched by the lovely round strawberry-fruit flavors. The aromas and flavors are reminiscent of a summer fruit salad, with a bright raspberry-grapefruit finish. Enjoy chilled, on its own or to complement some spicy Mexican food. Newly released.

2001 Chenin Blanc, California.
This lovely dry white wine is a perfect sipper. Plenty of pink grapefruit and apricot flavor to serve before dinner, match with salads and lighter foods, or pair with fruit for dessert. Gold Medal winner.