White wines...suggestions?

[Jerry D Mead]

Don't know of any White Merlots currently being produced, but there will be come in the next couple of years what with all the Merlot plantings from Bakersfield to Ukiah. R&J Cook used to make one eons ago (think taste similar to White Zinfandel)..and like other "white" wines made from red grapes the class is generally produced with considerable residual sugar.

If saucy liked Bordeaux Blanc...he/she should check out Sauvignon Blancs...three of my current favorites all come from Sonoma...Geyser Peak, Simi and Ch. Souverain.

Also try Chappellet's "Old Vine Cuvee," a barrel-fermented Chenin Blanc from 40+ year old vines.

And don't overlook some good Gewurztraminers...Thomas Fogarty is one I'm especially fond of....and Louis Martini (easier to find) is killer.

JDM