Allan Scott Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2002
Price $12
Rating 90
This New Zealand white has an earthy, grapefruit and gooseberry nose with a nutty hint in the aroma, while a soft, crisp entry of grapefruit, stone fruit/white fruit notes are within the sip. A little bell pepper hint is in the finish. "We prefer to make the more fruity style rather than a vegetal/green style," says Scott.

Anapamu Chardonnay, Monterey 2001
Price $16
Rating 89
A lovely Chardonnay, not bone-dry, well balanced with aspects of apple, as well as subtle oak and butter. Take a sip, and the wine draws you back for another sip. And another.

Bertani Due Uve, Verona, Italy 2001
Price $11.99
Rating 89
The wine has a pale golden color, offers a fresh almost grassy bouquet with some gooseberry hints before giving a fullish, crisp and refreshing body and leaving a clean dry finish. Many Italian examples of Pinot Grigio have some residual sugar but this has a classic dryness.

Canyon Road Sauvignon Blanc, California 2001
Price $9
Rating 89
Grapes are sourced from Northern California's Coastal regions, predominately Mendocino, Lake, Monterey and Sonoma counties. The blend is a balance of resoundingly ripe fruit mixed with pleasant grassy nuances.

Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio delle Venezie 2002
Price $9
Rating 90
Pinot Grigio (pronounced pee-no greezg-ee-oo) is likely the fastest growing white wine option. Perhaps it is a nice, light alternative to the ubiquitous and often oaky Chardonnay.

Geyser Peak Gewürztraminer California 2001
Price $9.49
Rating 92
A lovely, delicate wine displaying distinct spicy varietal characters with lychee and floral elements. Soft, slightly sweet flavor, balanced by good natural acidity makes this wine most attractive for immediate consumption.

Hess Select Chardonnay, California 2001
Price $10
Rating 89
This consistant bargain with the green label displays tropical fruits, such as pineapple and mango, on a rich palate which has an attractive mouth-feel before a gentle and satisfying finish.

King Estate Pinot Gris, Oregon 2001
Price $15
Rating 92
This pale straw colored wine offers an alluring floral bouquet with honeysuckle aromas. On the palate it is refreshing and vibrant with an ideal balance of fruit and acidity, displaying flavors of peach, passion fruit and citrus before leaving an enticing and lingering finish.

St. Francis Chardonnay, Sonoma 2001
Price: $11
Rating 90
It offers melon and vanilla on the aroma plus a gentle oakiness, which are confirmed on the extremely smooth palate. It is quite a buttery wine, with some citrus characteristics and has a fruity finish. A crowd pleaser and an award winner.

Sterling Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast 2001
Price $15
Rating 89
Grapes come from Napa and cooler Mendocino. It has a clear, pale straw color with ripe stone fruit on the bouquet. An elegant wine for food pairings.