White blends

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Since you like the Pastiche blend, you may like some of these. I'm very fond of Hedges Fume'-Chardonnay blend. Our pal Bucko writes: "A blend of 55% Chardonnay and 45% Sauvignon Blanc, the marriage works well. You'll find gobs of tropical fruit and gooseberry notes on the nose. Very clean, crisp and fruity, with minimal oak influence, this wine makes a dandy summer sipper"

http://www.hedgescellars.com/

And Cline Vin Blanc (formerly Cotes d'Oakley Vin Blanc)

"The mainstay varietals for the 2000 Vin Blanc are Pinot Gris, Viognier and Marsanne from our Los Carneros ranch. The Los Carneros district, famous for its morning fog and afternoon howling winds help cools the vineyards from the hot summer heat. Resulting in a wine with luscious ripe fruit, acidity, balance and beautiful mineral nuances. Other grapes that fill out this wine's personality from our Los Carneros vineyards included Chardonnay, Roussanne, Riesling and Gewürztraminer. From the unique sandy soils of Contra Costa County, a touch of Semillon is added plus Palomino from a small old vine head-trained vineyard giving the Vin Blanc its lemony appeal. The Malvasia Bianca also from Contra Costa County, adds a dense and exotic bouquet of spice and floral notes and fills out this wine's multi-faceted personality. Additionally, Sauvignon Blanc adds crispness and lush fig notes"

http://clinecellars.com/

And another Rhone white blend that I like: Perrin Cotes du Rhone Blanc, about $10.