Blancs (Whites)

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111 Tokaji Dry furmint 2002
Disznóko (Hungary) - $26.00
Clean and Steely, lean but pure, with fresh pear, apple, citrus and even tropical notes,
ending with hints of minerals.

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811 Muscadet Sèvre et Maine 2004
Michel Redde Loire Valley (France) - $31.00
This lovely white is crisp and refreshing, with delicate notes of lemon, apple and herbs.

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118 Dry Chenin Blanc 2002, Chappellet
Prittchard Hill (U.S.A.) - $32.00
Elegant and refined, the aromas open to fresh, vibrant fruits. Mandarin orange, lemon zest and pineapple
mingle seamlessly with minerals, fresh cut hay, a hint of vanilla and delicate floral notes.

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109 Pinot Grigio 2004, Plozner
Friuli (Italy) - $33.00
Medium-bodied, with some licorice and honey character. Some mineral.

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103 Chablis 2003, Joseph Drouhin
Burgundy (France) - $41.00
Clean and Steely, lean but pure, with fresh pear, apple, citrus and even tropical notes,
ending with hints of minerals.

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601 Fumé Blanc 2004, Ferrari Carano
Sonoma County (U.S.A.) - $45.00
A terrific, stylistic wine. Vibrant and lively, with a delicious mix of orange rind, grapefruit, fig compote
and subtle grass tones. Lemon blossom and tart quince flavors keep pumping out the intensity through the finish.

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105 Johannisburg Riesling reserve 2001, Dr. Konstantin Frank
Fingerv Lakes (U.S.A.) - $47.00
Dry Riesling fans will appreciate the precision in this focused, minerally, lime-accented wine,
with notes of stone on the racy finish. Nice concentration and very good length.
(accomodate a larger horizon of white meat and fish dishes with moderate complexity in style and sauces)

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181 Chardonnay ‘Koonunga Hill’ 2003,
Penfolds, South Eastern Australia - $28.00
Round, with pear and pepper flavors, echoing softly.

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132 Pouilly Fumé 2001, Michel Redde
Loire (France) - $44.00
Pretty notes of toasted almonds, herbs and citrus peel run through this medium-bodied white.
Picks up lively acidity along the way, before fin ishing on a dried herb note.

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102 Riesling ‘Les Ecaillers’ 2001,
Léon Beyer Alsace (France) - $45.00
A dry style, showing some maturity with petrol, lanolin, apple and peach aromas and flavors.
It has a good structure and full body, followed by a long finish.
Should accompany roast pork or chicken nicely.

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117 Gewurztraminer 2002, Husch
Anderson Valley (U.S.A.) - $49.00
Fresh and delicate, full of fruit, with distinctive spiciness and finished close to dry.

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134 Alvarinho Vinho Verde 2003
Quinta de Dorado (Portugal) - $49.00
Richer than most Portuguese whites, this has well-defined lemon, orange peel, hints of pineapple
and almonds flavors, with buttery notes.

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137 Conundrum 2003, Caymus
California (U.S.A.) - $51.00
Wonderful complexity and range of flavors, with ripe pear, figs, nectarine, vanilla and anise notes,
turning smooth and deep.

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131 Pinot Gris 2002, Mac Murray
Russian River (U.S.A.) - $52.00
Features rich aromas of fig with notes of honey, and bright flavors of peach and honeydew.
Element of spice and citrus are also noticeable.

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611 Chardonnay Celilo Vineyard 2003, Ken Wright
Washington (U.S.A.) - $62.00
Smooth and spicy, with a lifted edge to the creamy pear and almond flavors, lingering nicely.

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