Layer Cake wine. May 6, 2011.

WHITES

PEG MELNIK
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

The Birdman, 2010 California Big House Pinot Grigio, 13 percent alcohol. A light and breezy pinot grigio with aromas and flavors of peach, pear and spice. Soft texture.

Cline, 2010 North Coast Viognier, 14 percent alcohol. A layered viognier with notes of dried fig, apricot and honey. Exotic flavors. Nice texture.

Four Vines, 2009 Naked Santa Barbara County Chardonnay, 13.9 percent alcohol. Crisp, with tropical, concentrated flavors. Notes of pineapple, ripe pear and spice. Nice length.

Kung Fu Girl, 2010 Washington State Riesling, 12.5 percent alcohol. A nutty riesling with notes of melon, herbs and honey. Creamy texture. A refreshing, crisp clean finish.

Sean Minor, 2009 Four Bears Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc, 13.5 percent alcohol. A tasty sauvignon blanc with aromas and flavors of grapefruit, lime and herbs. Soft texture.

Staff Writer Peg Melnik can be reached at 521-5310 or peg.melnik@ pressdemocrat.com

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